QA / Testing Engineer

SearchWorks; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a talented QA Automation / Testing Engineer to enhance their software quality assurance processes. This pivotal role involves designing and implementing automated testing scripts across web, mobile, and API platforms, ensuring seamless integration into the CI/CD pipeline. As a key player in a collaborative environment, you'll work closely with developers and product managers to drive quality and reliability in software products. If you're passionate about automation and eager to lead junior engineers in a culture of continuous improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in automated testing and quality assurance.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated testing scripts for various applications.
• Collaborate with teams to support application requirements.

Skills

Performance Testing (JMeter, LoadRunner)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK)

CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Cloud Security Best Practices

Job description

Direct message the job poster from SearchWorks

Our client is seeking a highly skilled QA Automation / Testing Engineer to join their team!

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automated testing, ensuring the quality and reliability of their software products. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other engineers to develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts to support their continuous integration and delivery pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement, and maintain automated testing scripts for web, mobile, API, and other integrated applications.
2. Ensure automated tests are included in the CI/CD processes.
3. Monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency of cloud-based infrastructure.
4. Collaborate with software development, data engineering, and product teams to meet business needs and support application requirements.
5. Provide technical leadership to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, or similar.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Understanding of security best practices for cloud infrastructure, including IAM, VPCs, firewalls, and encryption.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting