Quality Assurance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate QA Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. This role focuses on enhancing user experience through automated testing and quality assurance for web applications. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilizing your expertise in Selenium and C# to ensure the highest standards of quality. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued. If you're eager to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a real impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Attractive relocation package

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in automating web application tests with Selenium.
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, preferably C#.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to understand business needs and ensure transparency.
• Automate functional tests and assess application quality.

Skills

Automating web application tests

Selenium WebDriver

C#/Java frameworks

Object-Oriented Programming

Integration Testing

User Acceptance Testing

Testing techniques and practices

Education

ISTQB/ISEB Foundation level certification

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Gitlab

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Overview:

We are looking for a QA Engineer to join the Infrastructure team in Arm's Partner Enablement group on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Our Infrastructure team works on building and maintaining tooling and user interfaces vital for technical documentation and web content management. The QA Engineer will support a team of Software Engineers in enhancing user experience for both business users and customers.

Are you eager to work with a diverse estate of latest and legacy technologies, and apply your experience, creativity, and pragmatism to ensure quality and automation across our applications?

As QA Engineer at Arm, you will be responsible for creating and executing various software tests throughout the agile development lifecycle of our web applications. This role is ideal for an experienced Test Analyst with automation knowledge, following best testing practices and implementing effective testing processes.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, business owners, and Software Engineers to understand business needs. Participate actively in scrum ceremonies like sprint planning to ensure transparency of progress.

• Automate functional tests using web automation tools.
• Assess and report application quality, developing automated tests.
• Plan testing scope through Agile estimating and sprint planning.
• Create BDD test scenarios, ensuring traceability to requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct testing according to defined standards.
• Develop and execute manual, automation, or non-functional test cases, and report test status, risks, and issues promptly.
• Create, validate, and report defects following the defect lifecycle.

Required Skills and Experience :

You should be a diligent, enthusiastic, and confident individual committed to continuous improvement, with excellent communication skills and the ability to balance pace and quality effectively.

• Experience automating web application tests using Selenium WebDriver with C#/Java frameworks.
• Experience building Selenium tests with Page Object Model and BDD.
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, preferably C#.
• Experience in Integration, Accessibility, and User Acceptance Testing.
• Deep knowledge of testing types, techniques, and practices.
• ISTQB/ISEB Foundation level certification or equivalent experience.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience :

• Experience with build tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Gitlab.
• Experience with non-functional testing, e.g., performance testing with Blazemeter.

In Return:

Arm offers an attractive relocation package and a diverse, inclusive work environment that fosters growth and success. We encourage our employees to contribute their unique talents to Arm's global success.

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Accommodations at Arm

We support our people to Do Great Things. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Your information will be kept confidential and used solely to provide support during recruitment.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Our hybrid work model aims to support high performance and wellbeing, allowing teams to determine their own flexible working patterns based on role and needs. Details will be shared upon application. We will work with you to find the best solution where limitations exist.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a respectful environment where all applicants and colleagues are treated fairly, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, or veteran status.