At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to test cutting-edge cyber security products and enhance user experience.
- Company: Exciting tech company focused on innovative SaaS solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, training opportunities, and more.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while growing your skills in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in testing SaaS products and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 45000 £ per year.
QA Engineer
An excellent opportunity for an experienced software testing professional to join a small, agile team working on cutting-edge cyber security products, helping to improve quality, reliability and user experience before customers encounter issues.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Software Tester, Test Engineer, Software Test Engineer, QA Tester, Test Analyst, Automation Test Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, QA Automation Engineer, Saa S Tester, Cyber Security QA Engineer
- SALARY: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits (see below)
- JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
- WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm
- JOB OVERVIEW
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced QA Engineer to play a key role in testing Saa S products within a collaborative technical environment.
As the QA Engineer, you will ensure products meet high customer standards through structured testing, effective defect reporting and continuous improvement of quality assurance processes.
The QA Engineer will carry out hands-on system, functional and regression testing, contribute to automated testing and work closely with development, product and support teams to improve reliability, security and scalability throughout the product lifecycle.
DUTIES
- Deliver Testing Outputs: Deliver testing outputs described by tickets, stories and release plans
- Execute Product Testing: Carry out system, functional and regression testing across Saa S software products
- Report and Validate Defects: Identify, document and validate defects with clear, accurate reporting
- Support Test Automation: Contribute to automated testing where appropriate and help improve QA processes
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with developers, product, support and stakeholders to improve product quality
- Participate in Agile Ceremonies: Take part in relevant Agile ceremonies and support release planning
- Explore Risks and Edge Cases: Challenge assumptions, investigate failure points and support improvements to quality, security and user experience
- CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Experience testing Saa S software products
- Strong system, functional and regression testing skills
- Knowledge of networking protocols, analytics and packet tracing
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- Familiarity with automated testing and test automation programmes
- Ability to work across Windows, Linux and mac OS environments
- Python and/or Bash scripting skills
- Clear defect reporting, stakeholder management and communication skills
- Organised, systematic and thorough approach to work
- Collaborative, trustworthy and guided by integrity
- Proactive approach to learning new skills and improving processes
- Able to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Pragmatic approach to balancing quality, risk and delivery objectives
DESIRABLE
- Experience testing cyber security products
- Knowledge of security testing techniques and secure software principles
- Experience with API, integration and performance testing
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and quality gates
- Experience with cloud-hosted Saa S platforms
- Exposure to vulnerability assessment or penetration testing
- Knowledge of Rust or willingness to learn
- ISTQB certification or equivalent QA qualification
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Internal and external training opportunities
- 25 days holiday per year
- Contributory pension
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid volunteer days
- The chance to be part of an exciting, growing company with a fantastic team
- JOB REF: AWDO-P15078
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