QA Engineer

ITSS Recruitment; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a motivated QA Engineer to join a fast-growing e-commerce brand in Aylesford, Kent. This position involves collaborating closely with developers, conducting code reviews, and executing comprehensive tests. Candidates should have strong PHP knowledge, experience with unit testing, and excellent problem-solving skills. No sponsorship is offered, and commuting to Aylesford daily is necessary. Interested candidates should apply immediately for consideration or contact the agency for more details.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of PHP, including frameworks like CakePHP or Laravel.
• Experience with automated testing methodologies.
• Attention to detail in testing procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to ensure testability of features.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews.
• Develop and execute test plans for system functionality.

Skills

PHP

Unit testing frameworks such as PHPUnit

Code review practices

Version control systems like Git

MySQL

Web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

QA Engineer - Aylesford, Kent - Fully office based - Up to 30K + 25 days holiday, Private Healthcare, Pension

We are looking for a highly motivated QA Engineer to join one of the UK's fastest growing e-commerce brands based in Aylesford, Kent. This company are a real success story with exceptional growth over the past few years.

This exciting company are looking for a QA Engineer who are looking to progress their career. They employ over 200 people and the growth isn\'t stopping now!

The QA Engineer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of their mission-critical systems.

As a QA Engineer specialising in PHP, you will leverage your expertise in code reviews, unit testing, and system testing to uphold the quality and functionality of their applications. Your role will involve collaborating with developers and stakeholders to ensure that the system meets its requirements, adheres to best practices, and delivers exceptional user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to understand requirements and ensure the testability of new features and updates.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews to maintain coding standards and identify potential bugs or inefficiencies.
• Develop and execute test plans for system functionality, performance, and security to ensure reliability across the stack.
• Write and maintain unit tests to automate validation of core application functionality.
• Identify, document, and track bugs, ensuring prompt resolution in collaboration with developers.
• Implement QA processes to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality code and software.
• Analyse test results to provide insights and recommend improvements for enhanced system quality.
• Maintain documentation of testing procedures, outcomes, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing.

Skills & experience

• Strong knowledge of PHP, including familiarity with frameworks such as CakePHP or Laravel.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as PHPUnit and a deep understanding of automated testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in code review practices, with a keen eye for identifying errors, inefficiencies, and security vulnerabilities.
• Solid understanding of version control systems like Git and experience with collaborative development workflows.
• Familiarity with MySQL and database schema validation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of testing procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for cross-functional testing purposes.
• Excellent communication skills for effectively working with developers and stakeholders.
• A passion for maintaining high-quality systems and staying updated with QA best practices and tools.

They may consider a junior PHP Developer who has a real interest in testing and wants to move into this career path.

We will not be able to offer sponsorship for this role and you will need to be able to commute on a daily basis to Aylesford, Kent.

We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the QA Engineer position or contact Stuart Barnes at ITSS Recruitment for further information.