QA Engineer

Arco; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading safety expert in the UK is seeking an experienced QA Engineer to join their Testing team. This hybrid role involves ensuring software quality through automated and manual testing. The ideal candidate should have expertise in programming, testing tools, and Agile methodologies. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holiday allowances, and contributions towards continuous learning and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

32 days holiday plus options to purchase more

Two paid community volunteering days annually

Excellent pension and life assurance schemes

High street retailer discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Access to learning resources

Long-term service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in both automated and manual testing.
• Full SDLC exposure.
• Knowledge of agile testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various types of testing, including functional and non-functional.
• Collaborate with Lead QA Engineer to implement testing strategies.
• Maintain automated test suites supporting CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript

Experience in various testing types and automation tools

Experience working in Agile environments

Strong analytical and documentation skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Attention to detail and passion for continuous learning

Education

ISTQB Agile Tester and Foundation certifications

STEM degree or background

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Job description

About The Role

Are you an experienced QA Engineer looking for an opportunity with a progressive, exciting, market-leading company? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Testing team on a fixed-term contract until the end of June 2026.

As a QA Engineer, you will be responsible for quality assurance and enhancement within the development lifecycle through automated and manual testing to ensure software quality. The role is hybrid, combining office-based and remote work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting various types of testing, including functional and non-functional
• Collaborating with Lead QA Engineer to implement testing strategies
• Maintaining automated test suites supporting CI/CD pipelines
• Utilizing frameworks such as Selenium (Java) and Cypress (JavaScript)
• Reviewing QA PRs
• Driving early testing practices ('shift left') in the development process
• Training and coaching team members on agile testing and quality responsibilities
• Triaging and documenting defects, investigating issues, and testing fixes
• Working with developers to ensure comprehensive unit test coverage

Benefits:

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• 32 days holiday plus options to purchase more
• Two paid community volunteering days annually
• Excellent pension and life assurance schemes
• High street retailer discounts via MyArco Perks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to learning resources for personal and professional development
• Long-term service awards

Ideal Candidate:

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript
• Experience in various testing types and automation tools (Selenium/Java, Cypress/JavaScript)
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Full SDLC exposure
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and passion for continuous learning

Desirable:

• ISTQB Agile Tester and Foundation certifications
• STEM degree or background

About Us

With a 140-year legacy, Arco is the UK's leading safety expert, offering integrated safety products and services. We are committed to transformation, sustainability, and inclusive culture, aiming to attract and develop talented individuals to ensure our future success.

Our core values: Care, Collaborate, Perform, and Deliver, drive our culture and performance. We believe in diversity and inclusion, creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive organization focused on safety, innovation, and growth.