Software Quality Assurance Engineer in Stoke-on-Trent

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications through rigorous testing and validation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of QA methodologies, excellent analytical skills, and experience in both manual and automated testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases based on product requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing on web, mobile, or desktop applications.
• Identify, record, and thoroughly document bugs and issues.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve defects.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA practices and tools.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with manual testing and familiarity with test case management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr).
• Working knowledge of at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java) for test automation.
• Familiarity with bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and workflows (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of API testing tools like Postman or SoapUI.
• Experience in Agile or DevOps environments.