Development QA Tester

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Cardiff is seeking a QA Tester to enhance digital and data services. The role involves testing and validating digital solutions using modern tools like Selenium and Playwright. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and experience in quality assurance. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from £31,516 to £38,364 per year and requires collaboration with product teams.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting testing and validation activities.
• Foundational knowledge of quality assurance and test automation.
• Good communication skills to explain testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with testing activities from concept to deployment.
• Use modern testing tools and frameworks to validate solutions.
• Participate in test planning and contribute to test automation.

Skills

Testing and validation activities

Good communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Postman

Azure DevOps

JMeter

Job description

£31,516.00 to £38,364.00 per year, £31516.00 - £38364.00 a year

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

01/03/2026

About this job

Join Public Health Wales as a QA Tester and play a pivotal role in transforming how we deliver digital and data services across the organisation.

As a QA Tester, you will help deliver robust digital solutions that support Public Health Wales' goals.

Working with product owners, architects, and user researchers, youll ensure systems are user-focused and meet high standards, while contributing to best practices and continuous improvement.

What Youll Do Assist with testing activities from concept to deployment, supporting quality and timely delivery.

Use modern testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Postman, Azure DevOps, JMeter) to validate and maintain high-quality solutions.

Participate in test planning and execution, contribute to test automation, and follow high quality assurance standards.

Follow secure testing practices and comply with DPIA and cyber security requirements.

Work with team members to support collaboration and learn from technical discussions.

Share knowledge and provide support to colleagues, helping promote best practices in testing and team development.

What Youll Bring Experience of supporting testing and validation activities to maintain quality in digital solutions.

Foundational knowledge of quality assurance, basic test automation, and modern testing practices.

Good communication skills, with the ability to explain testing processes and quality standards to non-specialist audiences.

A collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn and support team objectives.

Desirable: Professional certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Agile), experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Postman) and scripting languages.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

The Job Description and Personal Specification provide full details.

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