Quality Assurance Engineer

Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Manchester & Hybrid Remote, United Kingdom

About Our Client : Our client is a leading provider of Warehouse Management Systems, recognized for their rapid growth and innovative approach to warehousing technology. They are transforming the industry with cutting-edge cloud-based solutions, disrupting the traditional market with a modern SaaS model. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company on an exciting journey of growth and innovation.

What They’re Looking For : Our client is seeking a self-motivated and passionate Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer with experience in agile software development within distributed engineering teams. In this role, you will design and execute test plans, manage test cases, and oversee testing activities such as defect tracking and regression testing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scrum teams to create test strategies and plans.
• Identify testing requirements and develop detailed test cases and scripts.
• Perform manual testing to validate software functionality against acceptance criteria for each sprint.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure new code changes do not affect existing features.
• Participate in task demonstrations to verify acceptance criteria and ensure no visible bugs before further testing.
• Log and track bugs using issue-tracking systems.
• Document test results and provide actionable feedback for improvements.
• Reproduce issues, verify fixes, and assist in ensuring timely defect resolution.
• Maintain and execute automated test scripts under guidance from senior QA engineers.
• Explore and learn new test automation tools.
• Stay updated on QA methodologies and best practices, particularly in SaaS and Agile environments.
• Perform functional, non-functional, regression, performance, and exploratory testing.
• Ensure clear documentation of defects and reproducibility steps.
• Identify areas prone to recurring bugs for prioritizing future automation testing.

Technical Requirements

• Testing Tools: Experience with tools such as Selenium, TestRail, or similar.
• Automation Skills: Proficiency in writing and maintaining automated test scripts.
• SDLC Understanding: Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Soft Skill Requirements

• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to design effective acceptance criteria and test cases.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in testing and documentation processes.
• Problem-Solving: Adept at identifying issues and delivering effective solutions.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders.
• Teamwork: Effective collaboration in a team-oriented environment.
• Time Management: Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Experience Requirements

• Several years of experience in software testing, including manual and automated processes.
• Experience with SaaS products and a strong understanding of cloud-based solutions.

The Important Part: The Benefits

• Choice of MacBook or Surface device.
• Half-day Fridays!
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Relaxed dress code.
• Social activities for those who wish to participate.

If you are excited about shaping the future of warehousing and thriving in a dynamic, innovative environment, our client would love to hear from you!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Software Development and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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