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Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Hybrid (1 day/week in office, Wednesday or Thursday) or Fully Remote
Rate: £400 - £450 per day (Outside IR35)
Duration: 6 months (potential for extension)
Reference Number: CR/(phone number removed)
About the Company:
We are a leading and innovative company in the renewable energy sector, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services that consistently exceed client expectations. As part of our ongoing growth and commitment to excellence, we are seeking a talented and motivated Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the quality of our cutting-edge solutions.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to become an integral part of our collaborative team. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving the creation of high-quality products by applying your strong understanding of testing methodologies and business processes. While some technical know-how, particularly around system integration via APIs, is required, this role leans heavily towards a manual testing approach with a strong emphasis on understanding the end-to-end product from a business perspective. You will be embedded within project teams, contributing to the design process and proactively driving quality improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a key driver for change, proactively putting forward ideas and influencing the team towards building the right products.
Develop a deep understanding of business processes by asking insightful questions of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Conduct thorough coverage testing to ensure all aspects of the product meet requirements.
Perform comprehensive manual testing, ensuring the functionality, reliability, and usability of our software products.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the "ins and outs" of projects, becoming a go-to person for quality-related knowledge.
Take a business "birds-eye view" to ensure the product aligns with overall business objectives.
Map user journeys to identify critical testing paths and ensure a seamless user experience.
Collaborate closely within cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and developers, to understand requirements and contribute to the software design process.
Identify, document, and track software defects meticulously, ensuring their timely resolution and communicating findings effectively to the development team.
Contribute to improving testing processes and methodologies within the team.
Analyze test results and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
Ensure the quality and functionality of software releases.
Apply your technical know-how to understand system integration points, particularly via APIs.
Utilize your database knowledge to perform data validation testing.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of software testing best practices.Qualifications:
Proven experience (4+ years) as a Systems Tester, Quality Assurance Tester, Software Tester, or Manual Tester.
A strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, X-Ray).
Demonstrable experience working within cross-collaboration teams (designers, product managers, developers).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, 1 with the ability to articulate ideas and influence stakeholders.
Must be vocal and comfortable putting forward ideas and constructively challenging the status quo.
Ability to work independently and proactively, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Business savvy with an understanding of how software products impact business outcomes.
Entrepreneurial skills and a proactive approach to identifying and driving improvements.
Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman).
Ideally, some database knowledge and experience with data validation testing (e.g., SQL, DynamoDB).
Knowledge of end-to-end product testing.Nice to Have:
Familiarity with GitLab for release management.
Experience with other API testing tools.
Experience with CRM systems (ideally Kraken or Salesforce).
Familiarity with AWS.
Experience with request mocking and intercept tools.Interview Process:
Stage 1: Competency-based interview with technical questions surrounding your experience.
Stage 2: Testing scenario to assess your practical testing skills and approach.If you are a passionate and experienced QA professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to shape the quality of innovative solutions within the renewable energy sector, we encourage you to apply.
At Rullion, we are a forward-thinking recruitment company providing talent consultancy services to a diverse client base, from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.Mwarren
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants
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