IT quality and testing professionals

Brook Services Limited; Peacehaven; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in the UK is seeking an IT Quality & Testing Specialist to ensure high standards in software solutions. You will design tests, handle defect tracking, and support CI/CD processes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in IT and experience in software testing and quality assurance frameworks. A competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary: £44,000 per annum

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Hands-on experience with test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain test plans and cases.
• Conduct functional and regression testing.
• Identify and track defects for resolution.

Skills

Software quality assurance

Testing methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

ISTQB or equivalent certification

Tools

JIRA

Selenium

Postman

TestRail

Cypress

SQL

CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated IT Quality & Testing Specialist to join our dynamic technology team. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for quality, precision, and process improvement. You’ll work closely with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure our software solutions meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and user satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans, cases, and scripts (manual and automated).
• Conduct functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing across systems and platforms.
• Identify, log, and track defects; work collaboratively with development teams for timely resolution.
• Support continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes with automated testing.
• Ensure compliance with QA best practices, policies, and documentation standards.
• Prepare and present test reports, quality metrics, and insights to project stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Hands‑on experience with tools such as JIRA, Selenium, Postman, TestRail, or Cypress.
• Working knowledge of SQL, APIs, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Desirable

• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.
• Experience with test automation, performance, or security testing.
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £44,000 per annum
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid or remote options available).
• Opportunities for career growth and professional certification.
• A supportive, collaborative, and innovative workplace culture.