Quality Assurance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading Fintech business is seeking a Mid Level QA Engineer to join its growing team in Slough. This role involves developing and maintaining test plans, automating test processes, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both manual and automated testing, strong skills in QA tools, and a proven understanding of software development lifecycles. The role offers clear career progression and requires 3 days on-site work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Proven manual and automated testing experience.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and QA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and strategies.
• Design and execute manual and automated test cases.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and improve QA processes.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

Selenium

JIRA

TestNG

Postman

Cypress

Performance Testing

Security Testing

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Selenium

JIRA

TestNG

Postman

Cypress

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A leading Fintech business that works within the payments space is looking for a Mid Level QA Engineer to join their growing team!

You will be working as part of a team as a result of growth with a strong career path available within the business. Ideally you will have both Manual & Automation experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, strategies, and roadmaps to ensure product quality.Collaborate with product managers, engineering managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and acceptance criteria.Lead risk analysis to prioritise testing efforts and identify key focus areas.

Design, implement, and execute manual and automated test cases to validate functionality, performance, security, and scalability.

Ensure complete test coverage through the creation of detailed test cases, scripts, and scenarios.

Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools, and collaborate with development teams for resolution.Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency.

Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Monitor and report on QA metrics, including test coverage, defect rates, and release readiness.

Continuously assess and improve QA processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills and Experience Required

• 3 + years of experience in software quality assurance, including manual and automated testing.
• Proven experience with QA tools and technologies (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestNG, Postman, Cypress, etc.).
• Manual and Automation experience required.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and QA methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Knowledge of performance and security testing practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

This role requires 3 days on site and is a 2 stage interview process.