Overview
As an Automation QA Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of this platform as part of a dynamic, cross-functional tech team working at the forefront of modern software development.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate within an Agile squad to support development and delivery of new product features
* Conduct thorough exploratory testing alongside automated test execution
* Build, maintain, and enhance automated testing pipelines using industry-leading tools
* Define and validate acceptance criteria for user stories
* Help identify technical debt and contribute to backlog refinement and prioritisation
* Support non-functional testing efforts, including performance and accessibility testing
* Contribute to documentation and peer review processes
* Share QA expertise with the wider engineering community to promote best practices
* Test Automation:
o Cypress, Selenium, Cucumber/Gherkin, Postman
* DevOps & CI/CD: GitLab, Jenkins (or similar), Git, BrowserStack
* Performance & Accessibility Testing: K6, JMeter
* Collaboration Tools: Jira, Confluence, Snagit
* AI Tools: Exposure to GitHub Copilot or similar GenAI testing support tools
Qualifications
* Required: Strong background in full-stack web application testing (manual and automated)
* Practical experience in Agile software development environments
* Proficient with modern automation frameworks and tools
* Knowledge of QA methodologies, accessibility, and performance testing
* Comfortable with REST API testing
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail
* Eager to mentor others and promote a culture of quality across the team
* A quick learner who stays up-to-date with emerging tools and trends
* Desirable: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar
* Interest in applying AI tools to support automation
* Passionate about improving developer workflows and delivery pipelines
Why You'll Want This Role
* Be part of a team developing tools that impact hundreds of thousands of students across the UK
* Work within a modern engineering environment using cloud technologies and the latest testing frameworks
* Collaborate with product, design, and development to build a high-quality platform that truly makes a difference
* Influence the quality standards of a business committed to agile delivery, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
* Full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours/week)
* Hybrid working options based in the UK
* Background screening required as part of the recruitment process
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