Quality Assurance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a QA Automation Engineer, where you'll ensure the quality of software products through automation. This role emphasizes the development of automated test scripts using Cypress, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and continuous integration into CI pipelines. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing software reliability and performance while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions. If you’re passionate about quality assurance and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Cypress.
• Experience with API testing using Postman and integration with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress for web applications.
• Collaborate with the QA team to create comprehensive test plans based on project requirements.

Skills

Cypress

API Testing

Test Automation

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Relevant certifications like ISTQB or Cypress

Tools

Postman

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

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Hours of Work: 09:00 – 17:30 or in line with project needs

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Cypress to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality of our software products through the creation, maintenance, and execution of automated test scripts using Cypress. You will work closely with other team members to identify and report defects, improve test coverage, and ensure the overall quality of our software applications.

Responsibilities:

1. Test Automation Development: Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress to verify the functionality, performance, and reliability of our web applications.
2. Contract testing: Develop and maintain contract testing for APIs via Postman and integrate them into pipelines with Newman.
3. Test Planning: Collaborate with the QA team to create comprehensive test plans and test cases in TestRail based on project requirements and user stories.
4. Test Execution: Execute automated test scripts, analyze test results, and report defects. Perform regression testing as necessary.
5. Continuous Integration: Integrate automated tests into the CI pipeline for regular testing across multiple environments.
6. Test Data Management: Ensure test data availability and integrity for various test scenarios and configurations.
7. Defect Tracking: Track, manage, and report defects using a bug tracking system (e.g., JIRA) and work closely with developers for resolution.
8. Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and provide QA feedback.
9. Performance Testing: Contribute to performance and load testing to identify scalability and performance issues.
10. Documentation: Maintain test documentation, including plans, cases, and scripts.
11. Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure maintainability and adherence to best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Cypress.
• Experience with API testing using Postman and integration with pipelines.
• Strong skills in test automation with Cypress.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines.
• Understanding of web technologies, APIs, and RESTful services.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Relevant certifications like ISTQB or Cypress are a plus.

About Us:

We are Citation, a unique service provider with a vibrant team dedicated to delivering valuable HR and Health & Safety services across the UK for over 20 years. We foster a supportive environment where our colleagues can excel and enjoy their work. We offer various benefits including holiday entitlement, healthcare, pension, and more.

Join us if you value a positive culture and want to be part of our success story. Send us your details today!