QA Tester - Remote UK

Job Title: QA Tester - Remote UKLocation: Remote - UKSalary/Rate: £475 a day Inside IR35Start Date: 01/05/24Job Type: ContractCompany IntroductionAs an Automation QA Test Engineer, you will work within a predominantly Agile/Scrum environment to contribute to the delivery of high-quality systems and products. Working as part of the wider team, you will analyse, plan and co-ordinate testing activities, using a range of techniques to meet deliverables. Required Skills/ExperienceStrong experience as a Digital QA in cross functional team.Have a proven track record of creating ideas in a similar organisation. Be able to understand user feedback and analytics to make informed decisions.A good understanding of product lifecycles and agile methodologies.Strong communication skills to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication (verbal and written) to the right audiences.Be proficient and effective in working with Jira and Confluence.Job Responsibilities/ObjectivesDefining Testing Scope in Agile Environments: Proficiently delineating the testing scope and its phases, tailored to each new feature or release within the Agile methodology.Comprehensive Testing Expertise: Conducting rigorous functional and automation testing across both native/hybris app and API layers, ensuring thorough validation of software components.Requirement Management: Diligently tracking and adapting to new or modified requirements with each release, ensuring alignment with evolving project needs.Automation Script Development: Skilfully designing and crafting test automation scripts, adhering to established automation guidelines to bolster testing efficiency.Programming and Framework Mastery: Demonstrating competence in various programming languages and frameworks, including JavaScript, Cypress, Webdriver.io, Appium, Percy, firebase and Postman.Versatile Testing Knowledge: Possesses a solid foundation in both functional and automation testing, encompassing UI and API aspects, as well as middleware systems.Cross-Device and Cross-Platform Testing Proficiency: Conduct thorough cross-browser testing utilizing platforms such as BrowserStack and ensure compatibility.Test Management Tool Proficiency: Effectively utilizing test management tools like Jira, XRAY, and Confluence for defect tracking, test planning, documentation, and adherence to Agile processes.CI/CD Integration Competence: Demonstrating proficiency in integrating automation tests with continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like GitLab, and Jenkins.Security Awareness: Recognizing security risks associated with software engineering patterns and implementing precautions accordingly.Production and Non-Production Testing: Skilfully executing feature testing in both production and non-production environments, employing a blend of manual and automation techniques.Non-Functional Testing Acumen: Showcasing expertise in Non-Functional Testing (NFT), including Load and Performance testing, utilizing tools such as Postman, JMeter, and BlazeMeter.Strong Analytical and Testing Skills: Possessing excellent analytical prowess and a comprehensive skill set in software testing, ensuring robust quality assurance processes.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.DisclaimerNotwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
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