End to End QA Engineer, Test Analyst, API Tester

Experis - ManpowerGroup; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an End-to-End Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to ensure the performance of software applications. In this hybrid role, you will develop test strategies, perform API testing, and verify data accuracy. The ideal candidate has a strong background in QA processes and excellent analytical skills. Join a dynamic team and help maintain the highest standards in software quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in QA engineering or software testing roles.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and QA processes.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust test plans for software, APIs, and hardware.
• Execute manual functional tests to validate expected behavior.
• Log and track defects with detailed documentation.

Skills

API testing

QA methodologies

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

ISTQB, CSTE or similar certifications

Tools

Postman

SoapUI

Job description

🔍 Job Title: End-to-End QA Engineer
📍 Location: London (Hybrid)
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time

£50-55k + Benefits DOE

Position Summary

Expanding Software Development focused organisation already hired 8 technical resource into the Ops teams this year....

We are seeking a meticulous and driven End-to-End Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join our dynamic technology team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the flawless performance of our software applications, APIs, and hardware integrations through rigorous manual testing. You\'ll work across the full product lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold the highest standards of quality, reliability, and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

🔧 Test Planning & Strategy

• Design and implement robust test plans for software, APIs, and hardware.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to define testing scope and objectives.
• Establish scalable testing methodologies for comprehensive coverage.

✅ Functional & Non-Functional Testing

• Execute manual functional tests to validate expected behavior.
• Conduct performance, load, and stress testing.
• Ensure compatibility across devices, operating systems, and browsers.

🔗 API Testing

• Manually test APIs for functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Validate data flow and integrity across integrated systems.
• Use tools like Postman or SoapUI to support testing efforts.

📊 Data Verification

• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across databases and sources.
• Perform reconciliation and validation tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve data-related issues.

📱 Device Testing

• Test applications on mobile, tablet, and IoT devices.
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues.
• Guarantee a seamless user experience across platforms.

🐞 Defect Management

• Log and track defects with detailed documentation.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure timely fixes.
• Conduct regression testing to confirm resolution.

🤝 Collaboration & Communication

• Act as a bridge between development, product, and implementation teams.
• Provide clear updates on testing progress and risks.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to technical decisions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in QA engineering or software testing roles.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and QA processes.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with device testing and cross-platform compatibility.
• Knowledge of data verification and integrity principles.
• ISTQB, CSTE, or similar certifications are a plus.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.