QA Engineer

Linnworks; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eCommerce automation company is seeking a QA Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of their software applications. This role involves designing and executing test plans and collaborating with agile teams. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of QA experience and strong skills in automated testing, C#/.NET, and SQL. The position offers remote work flexibility and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Remote & flexible working

Laptop & home office budget - £500

Private Medical Insurance with Aviva

Mental well-being support - Access therapy

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Training, support, and personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a software QA role.
• Strong understanding of Software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Construct and execute test cases for manual and automated testing.
• Analyze, debug, and report issues across all projects.
• Collaborate closely with agile teams to reproduce and resolve bugs.

Skills

Automated testing

C#/.NET

Typescript

SQL

QA methodologies

Jira

Tools

NUnit

XUnit

Playwright

Locust

Jenkins

GitLab

AWS

Job description

Overview

QA Engineer, UK (Remote)

We are seeking a QA Engineer to join our team and ensure the quality and reliability of our software applications. You'll be a key player in our agile teams, responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying and reporting defects, and contributing to the overall improvement of our software development lifecycle. This role is ideal for a proactive and collaborative individual who is passionate about quality and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Please ensure you are eligible to work in the UK, as we are unable to accommodate sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct and execute test cases for both manual and automated testing.
• Contribute to automated test suites and develop test specifications and acceptance criteria for user stories.
• Analyze, debug, and report issues for all projects, ensuring a consistent defect creation and tracking process.
• Monitor QA backlogs and burndowns to help projects meet deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with agile teams, including developers, product owners, and cross-functionally with other members of the QA guild to reproduce and resolve bugs.
• Advocate for the appropriate mix of test approaches, tools, and processes to support effective testing operations.
• Stay up-to-date on new and emerging technologies and practices in the software testing field.

What You'll Bring to the Role

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a software QA role.
• Proficiency in automated testing.
• Strong understanding of Software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Solid experience with the C#/.NET, Typescript, and SQL tech stack.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as NUnit or XUnit.
• Knowledge of Jira for bug tracking and project management.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for continuous improvement.

Desired Experience & Skills

• Experience in a SaaS or E-commerce environment.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks like Playwright.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like Locust.
• Experience with Zephyr Scale (Jira test management plugin).
• Prior experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitLab.
• Familiarity with cloud services like AWS.

Benefits & Perks

• Remote & flexible working - with hybrid options in London or Chichester
• Fantastic team culture based on trust and belonging.
• Laptop & home office budget - £500 to set up your ideal workspace.
• Private Medical Insurance with Aviva, including Dental & Optical.
• Group Life Insurance & Yulife Wellbeing & Rewards.
• Mental well-being support - Access therapy, mental health sessions, and yoga through a free premium subscription to Headspace.
• EAP confidential benefit - 24/7 access to compassionate guidance & expert advice
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Training, support, and personal development

Who we are

As the global leader in the eCommerce automation sector, Linnworks has one mission: Giving our clients back their time to grow and lead their brands. Companies wanting to sell their products via marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Facebook, etc need a platform to automate and monitor retail, inventory and shipping processes and performance. We have teams across North America and Europe, and we are backed by Marlin Equity Partners, a leading growth equity firm headquartered out of California. Linnworks not only has the market-leading product for e-commerce automation but also attracts the best people in the industry. Highly skilled, passionate, and collaborative with a winning and customer-centric attitude - we pride ourselves on our people.

Life at Linnworks

Linnworks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EoE). We believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better environment for our employees, and better service for our customers. The training and development of our employees is something we value deeply. We are committed to continuous investment into their personal growth, providing clear paths for career progression, and equipping them with the tools and training required to become experts in their profession.