Backend QA Engineer

Jobgether; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Backend QA Engineer to ensure quality of backend features and microservices. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, defining test strategies, and driving automation. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in backend QA testing, particularly with automation, and strong knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript. The position offers a salary range of £46,000 - £55,000 and various benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual salary range of £46,000 - £55,000

Discretionary bi-annual performance-related bonus up to 15%

Workplace pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible working arrangements

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in backend QA testing with a focus on automation.
• Experience in testing and automating APIs in microservices and monolithic architectures.
• Understanding of testing methodologies and defect management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with a cross-functional team to maintain a quality-first mindset.
• Defining and executing test strategies, including creating detailed test cases.
• Championing quality and promoting best practices within teams.
• Driving test automation through OOP-based frameworks.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Automation Testing

API Testing

Collaboration

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend QA Engineer (Remote). In this role, you will be an essential part of our engineering team, responsible for ensuring the quality of backend features and microservices. Your efforts will directly contribute to the success of our product and the satisfaction of our users. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to maintaining a quality-first mindset while collaborating with multiple teams. You will define testing strategies and help us deliver a top-notch experience to our customers.

Accountabilities

• Collaborating with a cross-functional team to maintain a quality-first mindset.
• Defining and executing test strategies, including creating detailed test cases.
• Championing quality and promoting best practices within teams.
• Driving test automation through OOP-based frameworks.
• Exploring and developing performance testing strategies.
• Owning test estimation, reporting status, and escalating issues.
• Enhancing CI/CD visibility by integrating automated tests into CI tooling.
• Managing defects proactively by working closely with developers.
• Executing manual testing for exploratory and functional requirements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in backend QA testing with a focus on automation.
• Experience in testing and automating APIs in microservices and monolithic architectures.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript for automation tests.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Understanding of testing methodologies and defect management.
• Capability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in application and test environments.
• Basic knowledge of performance testing principles.
• Experience in testing mobile applications on both iOS and Android.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of £46,000 - £55,000.
• Discretionary bi-annual performance-related bonus up to 15%.
• Workplace pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Annual training budget for personal development.
• Mental/Physical Wellbeing benefit of £30 per month.
• Company laptop provided.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing fintech startup.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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