QA Tester

NRG.; North East; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is looking for a QA Tester for their North East operations. This role includes both manual and automation testing of web and mobile applications. Candidates should have experience with testing frameworks, a strong understanding of QA methodologies, and excellent problem-solving skills. The company promotes a supportive team culture with opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Regular team events

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in manual and automation testing is essential.
• Familiarity with software QA methodologies and tools is required.
• Basic knowledge of scripting languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute detailed test cases and scripts for manual testing.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites with tools like Selenium.
• Log and track bugs, ensuring resolution.

Skills

Manual testing

Automation testing

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Education

ISTQB certification or equivalent

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

Jira

TestRail

Job description

Job Title: QA Tester

Location: North East (flexible working)

Job Type: Permanent

The Role:

As a QA Tester, you will be responsible for both manual and automated testing of our web and/or mobile applications. You'll work closely with developers, product managers, and UX designers to identify bugs, suggest improvements, and ensure the reliability and performance of our platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and execute detailed test cases, scripts, and plans for manual testing.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
• Collaborate with the development team in agile ceremonies like sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Log, track, and retest bugs to ensure successful resolution.
• Conduct regression, performance, and functional testing as needed.
• Contribute to improving QA processes, tools, and techniques.
• Assist in maintaining CI/CD pipelines with integrated automated tests.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in manual and automation testing.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and tools (e.g. Selenium, Cypress, Postman, JMeter, etc.).
• Solid understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) and test management tools (e.g. Jira, TestRail).
• Basic knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. JavaScript, Python, or Java) is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with API testing and automation.
• Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Health benefits and pension contributions.
• Regular team events and well-being initiatives.

If this sounds of interest, click ‘apply now’ and a member of our team will be in touch.