QA & Release Manager

Posturite Ltd; Polegate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ergonomic solutions is seeking a QA and Release Manager to enhance its quality and security framework. This pivotal role focuses on test automation, quality assurance, and managing deployment processes, ensuring smooth delivery while safeguarding production systems. The position offers a hybrid working pattern with flexibility post-training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA Engineer with a focus on test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with test automation frameworks.
• Solid understanding of functional, regression, performance, load, and security testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts.
• Create and implement detailed test plans and strategies.
• Perform performance, load, and security testing.

Skills

Test Automation

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated QA and Release Manager to join our software development team. This role will play a pivotal part in enhancing our quality and security framework by acting as a bridge between our offshore resources and UK operations. The focus will be on test automation, quality assurance, and managing the deployment of releases to production, ensuring smooth and secure delivery while preventing offshore teams from accessing production systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Automation Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Drive automation across functional, regression, and end-to-end testing processes.

1. Test Strategy & Planning:

• Create and implement detailed test plans, strategies, and test cases in line with project specifications.
• Assess key areas for automation, balancing manual and automated testing needs.

1. Performance and Security Testing:

• Perform performance, load, and security testing to ensure software meets high reliability and compliance standards.

1. Azure DevOps Integration:

• Utilise Azure DevOps for test case management, reporting, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless integration of automated tests into CI/CD workflows.

1. Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and project leads to gather requirements and ensure thorough test coverage.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, aligning testing efforts with development objectives.

1. Quality Advocacy:

• Promote a quality-first mindset across the team, continuously improving software delivery practices.
• Provide regular feedback on testing outcomes to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring & Technical Expertise

• Proven experience as a QA Engineer with a focus on test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with test automation frameworks.
• Solid understanding of functional, regression, performance, load, and security testing.
• Proficient in Azure DevOps, including test case management and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Experience with integrating automated testing into CI/CD workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.

Hybrid Working

While our Head office is a place to connect, collaborate, and celebrate with colleagues, we recognize that flexibility around where you work is equally important. This role is based at our head office in Berwick. Training will be conducted in the office and online. After training, a hybrid working pattern can be discussed to meet business needs. Some activities and meetings will require in-person support at the office.

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected, so do not delay in sending your CV.

About Posturite

Posturite is the UK’s leading provider of ergonomic solutions, with over 30 years of experience. We help thousands improve health, happiness, and productivity through assessments, ergonomic products, furniture, and training. We serve a diverse client base, including many FTSE 250 companies and government organizations, providing over 20,000 assessments annually across the UK.

Our team has extensive expertise in musculoskeletal, disability, and neurodiverse conditions, offering tailored assessments and support.

Contact

The Mill,
Station Road
Berwick
East Sussex
BN26 6SZ
Boma Hart
07500 332 147 or 0345 345 0010