IT quality and testing professionals

Technetc Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an IT Quality & Testing Specialist in Southend-on-Sea, UK. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards in software performance and reliability through comprehensive testing practices. Key qualifications include a degree in Computer Science, experience with QA methodologies, and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team committed to quality and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, frameworks, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Conduct functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify, log, and track defects efficiently.

Skills

Software quality assurance

Test planning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Selenium

Postman

TestRail

Cypress

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.