Role: QA Engineer
Experience: 3+
Location: United Kingdom (Remote)
Any Visas Fine
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive experience of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) to join our quality assurance team and contribute to delivering high‑quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong manual testing skills and hands-on experience in automation testing, an ability to write and maintain test cases and test plans, experience working in Agile teams using Azure DevOps and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
This role requires someone who is proactive, detail‑oriented, and passionate about quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, write, execute, and maintain test cases & test plans (using Azure DevOps).
* Log, track, and manage defects/bugs with clear reproduction steps including edge cases & negative testing and ensuring effective follow‑ups.
* Validate PBIs (Product Backlog Items) to ensure quality and completeness before release.
* Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and acceptance criteria.
* Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
* Use Azure DevOps (or similar) for managing user stories, PBIs, test cases & test plans.
* Support regression testing, smoke testing, and functional testing across various modules.
* Report test results and metrics; ensure timely feedback to development teams.
* Support continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and best practices.
* Perform peer reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to shared quality ownership.
* Collaborate with team members through knowledge sharing and mentoring, promoting consistent and effective testing practices.
* Ensure appropriate test evidence and traceability are strictly maintained.
Required Skills & Experience
* Extensive experience in QA / Software Testing or related role.
* Strong experience writing, executing and maintaining test plans and test cases with good test design techniques.
* Ability to think through edge case test scenarios.
* Hands‑on experience with test automation (any recognised automation tools/frameworks).
* Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.
* Experience with Azure DevOps (creating stories, tasks, test cases, test plans, tracking defects/bugs).
* Experience working in cross‑functional, collaborative teams.
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable / Added Advantage
* Experience in hardware or tool‑based testing.
* Exposure to testing complex systems or integrated environments.
* Experience in performance, usability, accessibility, or security testing.
Personal Attributes
* Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
* Proactive in supporting peers, sharing knowledge, and contributing to team success
* Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback
* Passionate about quality, learning, and continuous improvement