QA Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.

Are you a skilled QA Engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality software? Do you thrive in an environment where automation, precision, and innovation drive success? If so, we want YOU to join Ansys Granta, where your expertise will directly impact Aerospace & Automotive industries by ensuring the reliability of our Materials Information products.

Why Join Us?

At Ansys Granta, we develop cutting-edge Materials Information Management solutions that help world-leading companies design stronger, lighter, and more sustainable products. As a QA Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining software excellence by leading automated testing, build optimization, and deployment processes — ensuring our products meet the highest industry standards.

This is your chance to:

• Own and enhance our automated testing and deployment pipeline
• Ensure seamless, high-quality releases that engineers depend on daily
• Work with the latest tools in auto-testing, CI/CD, and cloud-based test environments
• Be a driving force in optimizing performance, reliability, and efficiency

What You’ll Do

• Develop and refine our automated build, deployment, and test systems
• Write automated tests using our Playwright web app test framework
• Manage & optimize our CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions
• Propose & implement improvements in test automation and build processes
• Perform exploratory and manual testing, uncovering defects and ensuring top-tier software quality
• Collaborate with DevOps, Engineering, and QA teams to drive efficiency and innovation

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• Experience with automated test frameworks – Playwright or similar
• Hands-on expertise in build systems & continuous deployment (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
• Skilled in manual and exploratory testing, ensuring robust defect detection
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, thriving in fast-paced environments
• A natural problem solver, eager to optimize processes and introduce efficiencies
• A collaborative mindset, working well within a geographically distributed team
• Experience in Agile environments, embracing adaptability and teamwork

Why Ansys?

At Ansys, we don’t just develop software—we power innovation across industries. Our technology enables companies to design safer cars, more efficient aircraft, and cutting-edge medical devices.

• Innovation – Work with the latest automation tools in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment
• Impact – Your work directly influences top engineering teams worldwide
• Growth & Learning – Expand your skills and thrive in a company that values mastery and collaboration
• Supportive Culture – Be part of a team that values excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Our Culture & Values

At Ansys, our values shape how we work and innovate:

• Customer Focus – We create solutions that empower engineers
• Results & Accountability – We take ownership and drive success
• Innovation – We push the boundaries of technology
• Transparency & Integrity – We believe in open, honest communication
• Collaboration & Inclusiveness – We value diverse perspectives and teamwork
• Sense of Urgency – We act fast, delivering impactful results

Ready to Build the Future of QA?

If you're ready to drive quality, optimize automation, and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

• Apply today and be part of a team that’s redefining engineering software!

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results. As ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement.

Our Commitments:

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team

VALUES IN ACTION

Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive.

We’re proud to offer programs, available to all employees, to further impact innovation and business outcomes, such as employee networks and learning communities that inform solutions for our globally minded customer base.

WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively, we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost. Ready to feel inspired? Check out some of our recent customer stories.

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the , Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and ).