QA Engineer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Esher; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of QA functions

Build automation frameworks

Exposure to cloud/DevOps practices

Leadership progression opportunities

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Esher, UK is seeking a QA Engineer to own the quality assurance of core internal applications. The role involves designing and implementing a comprehensive test framework, executing manual tests, and contributing to automation efforts.

You will work on rebuilding core internal applications, delivering new tools for engineering teams, and enhancing CI/CD deployment quality. A collaborative, Agile environment and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working as a QA Engineer.
• Ability to design a full test framework and test suite structure from scratch.
• Proven experience in manual testing, including planning, designing, writing, and executing test cases and test scripts.

Responsibilities

• Own the QA functions and define the quality strategy for applications.
• Rebuild core internal applications and deliver new tools and features for engineering teams.
• Automate regression, acceptance, performance, and integration testing.
• Support deployment quality across CI/CD environments.

Skills

QA

Manual testing

Test planning

Test execution

Communication

Teamwork

Agile

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

Postman

Swagger

Apache JMeter

SoapUI

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Location: On site / Esher, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Civil
Salary: Negotiable salary

Why Join Our Team

• Be part of a collaborative team driving a major digital transformation.
• Help define and implement the quality strategy for the applications.
• Work in an environment that values innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.

Working Location The role is primarily based in Esher, where the Software Engineering team is located. Being on‑site enables close collaboration with Software Engineers, ensuring effective communication within the team.

Projects You’ll Work On

• Rebuilding core internal applications.
• Delivering new tools and features that support engineering teams.
• Automating regression, acceptance, performance, and integration testing.
• Supporting deployment quality across CI/CD environments.

Career Benefits

• Ownership of the QA functions.
• Ability to build automation frameworks from the ground up.
• Exposure to modern cloud, DevOps, and secure development practices.
• Strong progression opportunities into senior, automation, or leadership roles.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working as a QA Engineer.
• Ability to design a full test framework and test suite structure from scratch.
• Proven experience in manual testing, including planning, designing, writing, and executing test cases and test scripts.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, Swagger, Apache JMeter, SoapUI, etc.
• Hands‑on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium and JUnit.
• Strong understanding of test lifecycle methodologies and best practices.
• Experience using bug-tracking tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working within Agile environments.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Preference for the role to be based in our Esher office.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Basic cybersecurity awareness.
• Exposure to desktop application or plugin development.
• Experience working with SharePoint or O365 applications.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
• CAD software familiarity (e.g., Bentley, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Trimble).
• Familiarity with geospatial mathematics and geometry.
• Understanding of version control software and best practices.