QA Engineer

Job Title: QA Engineer
Location: Remote, Quarterly Planning in Bristol Mandatory.
Remuneration: Up to £550 per day
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)

Responsibilities:

Lead the charge on all QA activities, ensuring functional and non-functional testing meets the highest standards.
Take ownership of your assigned QA tasks, driving excellence in automated and non-functional testing including performance, security, accessibility, and usability.
Design, build, and maintain robust test automation frameworks with clean, reliable code.
Collaborate with junior QA Engineers and manual testers, guiding them in modern testing practices and engineering principles.
Ensure consistent governance, design, and code quality in line with software standards and technology strategy.
Create detailed test scenarios and cases, analyzing non-functional specifications for performance, accessibility, and security testing.
Maintain traceability from test cases back to requirements, producing automation scripts and regression test packs.
Work with stakeholders to ensure all test data is prepared and available before execution.
Analyze test results and provide insightful reports on progress, anomalies, and risks.
Record defects comprehensively, capturing all necessary details for effective tracking.
Investigate and support the resolution of issues related to applications under test.
Uphold quality at every project phase and escalate any concerns promptly.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies to address blockers and issues.
Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Head of QA Engineering.

Technical Skills:
Essential:

Strong programming experience in Java and/or Python with a focus on maintainable automation solutions.
Hands-on expertise in modern automation frameworks like Selenium or Playwright.
Experience in accessibility testing and ensuring inclusive digital experiences.
Skilled in performance testing using tools like JMeter or k6.
Proficient in Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) and its application in delivery teams.
Solid experience in API testing with tools such as REST assured, Postman, or SOAP UI.
Knowledgeable in non-functional requirements and translating them into effective test strategies.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build management tools.
Understanding of Test Driven Development (TDD) principles.
Experience in security testing and risks in enterprise systems.
Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
Active contributor in Agile teams with a dynamic approach.
Proficient with tools like Maven, IntelliJ/Eclipse, and SonarQube.

Desired:

Familiar with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG.
Experience in TestRail, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, and knowledge of Cypress.

Join our client in making a difference in the QA landscape! If you have a passion for quality and a knack for problem-solving, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us build robust, scalable systems that users can trust!

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