QA QA Automation Engineer [UK] UK UK

Spyro Soft; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in geospatial data seeks a Regular/Senior QA Engineer to ensure quality in the development of a comprehensive digital map of underground assets in the UK. The role involves working within agile teams, employing test automation skills, and contributing to significant data-driven projects for government and industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a QA or test automation role.
• Experience working in cross-functional agile teams.
• Strong knowledge of functional and non-functional testing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building a comprehensive digital map of underground assets.
• Work on data pipelines, backend services, and frontend application.
• Collaborate with team members in a remote environment.

Skills

Functional Testing

Analytical Skills

Test Automation

API Testing

Performance Testing

Agile Methodology

Document Review

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level in Software Testing

Tools

Selenium

Postman

JMeter

Jenkins

Git

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

We are looking for a Regular/SeniorQA Engineer to join a team working for our UK-based client – the national mapping agency for Great Britain and a global leader in geospatial data and digital mapping solutions. You will be part of a project focused on building a comprehensive digital map of underground assets in the UK, contributing to the development of data pipelines, backend services, and a frontend application that support critical decision-making across government and industry.

Experience:

• 3+ years in a QA or test automation role
• Experience working in cross-functional agile teams
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment

Requirements:

• Qualified to ISTQB Foundation Level in Software Testing (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of functional testing and analytical skills
• Good understanding of non-functional testing and test automation
• Solid experience with Selenium for UI automation
• Proficiency in API testing using Postman
• Experience with JMeter for performance testing (preferred for 1/3team member)
• Familiarity with agile software development and testing techniques
• Skilled in reviewing test outcomes and producing high-quality documentation
• Experience using test management tools and working within CI/CD pipelines
• Be a keen team player with a strong willingness to learn

Tech stack:

• Automation: Selenium (Java or Python preferred)
• API Testing: Postman
• Performance Testing: JMeter (required for 1 out of 3 team members)
• CI/CD & Tools: Jenkins, Git, JIRA, TestRail (or similar)
• Development Methodology: Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Contract details:

• Start Date: September 2025
• Contract Length: 18 months
• Team Size: 3 FTEs
• Security Clearance Certificate is mandatory

Location:

Remote from the UK, with potential business trips to Southampton every 4–6 weeks.