We are looking for a QA Engineer to join our client
Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) - Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Role Responsibilities
* Design, implement, and maintain detailed test plans and test cases to verify the quality and functionality of backend services and APIs.
* Conduct automated and manual testing, with a focus on integration and end-to-end test coverage.
* Collaborate with engineering teams to design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
* Work closely with software developers and business analysts to interpret requirements and craft effective testing strategies.
* Identify, log, and manage defects through to resolution, ensuring timely fixes and retesting.
* Participate in agile ceremonies and actively contribute to fostering an agile mindset within the team.
* Adhere to established testing standards and continuously seek ways to enhance testing methodologies and processes.
* Support the evolution and simplification of the technical ecosystem by identifying opportunities to improve testing frameworks and tools.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation, including test cases, test outcomes, and defect reports.
* Proactively clarify and validate requirements where ambiguity exists to ensure complete test coverage and alignment with business goals.
* Demonstrate a T-shaped skillset by contributing across multiple areas of development and supporting teammates in broadening their technical capabilities.
Experience / Competencies
* Proven experience as a QA Engineer or in a similar testing role.
* Solid understanding of software testing principles, techniques, and best practices.
* Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
* Familiarity with AWS services and cloud-based testing environments.
* Experience working in agile teams and promoting agile principles.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complexity under pressure.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a creative and critical approach.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively engage with engineers and stakeholders.
* Deep commitment to quality and continuous improvement in software delivery.
Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficient in both manual and automated testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
* Strong experience with automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, or NUnit.
* Proficiency in Python for developing and maintaining testing tools and scripts.
* Familiarity with TypeScript and/or JavaScript for test automation.
* Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and backlog management tools (e.g., JIRA).
* Ability to write clear, well-structured test cases and defect reports.
* Skilled in triaging and investigating production issues in collaboration with support teams.
* Capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.