Quality Assurance Engineer

The Citation Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of HR and Health and Safety services is seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer. The role involves developing automated tests, collaborating with teams, and ensuring software quality. Join a fun, inclusive workplace recognized as one of the Best Places to Work 2023.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus your birthday off

Gym membership discounts

Healthcare

Childcare vouchers

Extra leave options

Pension contributions

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress.
• Collaborate with the QA team to create comprehensive test plans.
• Track, manage, and report defects using a bug tracking system.

Skills

Cypress

API Testing

Agile

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Postman

JIRA

Git

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: QA Engineer

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 timely resolution.
8. Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, 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 test plans, cases, and scripts.
11. Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure maintainability, efficiency, 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 Cypress expertise.
• Experience in API testing with Postman.
• Strong proficiency in Cypress automation, including scripting and maintenance.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and pipelines.
• Solid understanding of web technologies, APIs, and RESTful services.
• Proficient with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Cypress) are a plus.

About Us:

We are Citation, a leading provider of HR and Health and Safety services to SMEs across the UK for over 20 years. We foster a positive environment where colleagues can shine, free from office politics. Our culture emphasizes support, ownership, and excellence.

Benefits include 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, gym membership discounts, healthcare, childcare vouchers, extra leave options, pension contributions, and more.

We pride ourselves on being a fun, professional, and inclusive workplace. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work 2023 by The Sunday Times, we welcome likeminded individuals eager to contribute to our success.

If our culture resonates with you and you want to be part of our journey, please send us your details.