QA Engineer - UK

nCino; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud banking leader in London is seeking a QA Engineer to join their agile development team. In this role, you will ensure quality issues are identified and resolved while contributing to the testing of software products. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and at least 2 years of QA experience, including automation testing. They provide a stimulating work environment and support diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software QA, test case development, defect management tools.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with code-based testing frameworks.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the testing expert for agile teams.
• Create detailed, well-structured Test Plans.
• Execute test cases, analyze results, and report defects.
• Identify opportunities to improve QA practices.

Skills

Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies

Good decision-making skills

Strong analytical skills

Solid organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Automation testing tools

Defect management tools

Job description

nCino offers exciting career opportunities for individuals who want to join the worldwide leader in cloud banking.

As a QA Engineer, you will be an essential part of a high-performing agile development team focused on planning, executing, and coordinating testing efforts. You will ensure quality issues and defects are properly identified, documented, tracked, and resolved.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the testing expert for our agile teams
• Review user stories to provide timely and valuable feedback
• Create detailed, well-structured Test Plans
• Execute test cases, analyze results, and report defects
• Create and configure test environments
• Identify, document, and thoroughly test bugs
• Perform thorough testing when bugs are resolved
• Derive and create comprehensive test cases and scenarios
• Translate requirements/stories into test scenarios, ensure test coverage, and enhance product quality
• Work with product owners and project managers to maintain and prioritize the product backlog
• Participate in backlog grooming, sprint stand-ups, planning, reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring testing requirements are met
• Assist in defining acceptance criteria for stories to ensure all business use cases are covered, delivering high-quality products
• Review test cases/scenarios with the product team to ensure 100% coverage and add additional test cases as recommended
• Ensure QA standards and guidelines are adhered to and testing commitments are met
• Escalate outstanding issues and testing risks to the QA Lead/Manager
• Identify opportunities to improve QA practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in software QA, test case development, defect management tools, and software development processes
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with code-based testing frameworks
• Hands-on experience with automation testing tools
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to plan, organize, delegate, and control work
• Good decision-making skills and self-management abilities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose problems, gather data, establish facts, and provide solutions
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision

Desired Skills and Experience

• Understanding of test automation frameworks and automation best practices
• Experience in object-oriented programming
• Experience using Salesforce.com applications
• Experience with performance and security testing
• Experience working in an agile development environment
• Team-oriented but capable of working independently

If you thrive in a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment, we invite you to share your passion, ideas, and excitement with nCino.

nCino provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or other protected groups. We comply with all applicable laws and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

We are dedicated to full inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the application and employment process. Please contact us at [e-mail] if needed.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to our success, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.