Quality Test Engineer III

Elsevier; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Elsevier is seeking a QA Test Engineer to develop and execute automated and performance testing, ensuring delivery of high-quality software. You will collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders to meet requirements and drive continuous improvement while contributing to testing initiatives across the organization.

You will design and execute end-to-end automated tests, work with backend services, and apply your scripting and programming skills (Java

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years’ experience in Quality Engineering, Software Testing or a similar technical testing role.
• Strong hands-on experience with test automation, focusing on automated testing.
• Proven experience testing backend applications and services.
• Solid experience with API and integration testing, including automated API-level testing.
• Experience designing and executing end-to-end automated tests.
• Good programming or scripting skills (Java preferred; Python/JavaScript/TypeScript/C#/PHP also suitable).
• Experience with test automation frameworks (Playwright advantageous; Cucumber or similar frameworks welcomed).
• Comfortable with AI and agentic tools in engineering workflows.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute automated and performance testing for assigned projects to reliably enable delivery of high-quality software.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Project Management, Engineering, and Operations to plan testing for product deliveries and enhancements.
• Work with QA/testing staff and project teams to plan and execute automated and performance tests.
• Report issues and results, determine root causes, and document findings.
• Research tools and participate in initiatives to cost-effectively enhance testing capabilities and product quality.
• Investigate performance issues with architects, developers, and network/system engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practices for QA/testing.

Kenntnisse

Test automation

API testing

End-to-end testing

Java

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

C#

PHP

Playwright

Cucumber

Automation frameworks

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about building high-quality software through automation and performance testing?Do you enjoy collaborating across teams to improve product quality, drive continuous improvement, and deliver reliable solutions at scale?About our TeamOur global team support products education electronic health records that introduce students to digital charting and prepare them to document care in today’s modern clinical environment. We have a very stable product that we’ve worked to get to and strive to maintain. Our team values trust, respect, collaboration, agility, and quality.About the RoleAs a QA Test Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and executing automated and performance testing to support the delivery of high-quality software products and services. You will work closely with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure solutions meet requirements, quality standards, and business objectives while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.Responsibilities:- Develop and execute automated and performance testing for assigned projects to successfully and consistently enable delivery of high-quality software products and services on time, on budget, and to specification.- Interact with Product Management, Project Management, Engineering, and Operations teams to plan testing for delivery of products and enhancements and to assure products meet product requirements and quality standards.- Work with QA/Testing staff, project managers, technical leads, and subject matter experts to plan and execute automated and performance tests.- Report issues and results, researching and identifying root causes as appropriate, documenting accordingly.- Research available tools and participate in initiatives to implement those that will cost-effectively enhance testing capabilities and product quality.Research and identify root causes of performance issues in partnership with architects, developers, and network and system engineers.- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices.- Work across teams to enhance quality assurance/testing and help to develop/execute performance and automation testing throughout the business as appropriate.Requirements:- 3+ years’ experience in Quality Engineering, Software Testing or a similar technical testing role.- Strong hands-on experience with test automation, with a focus on automated rather than manual testing.- Proven experience testing backend applications and services.- Solid experience with API and integration testing, including automated API-level testing.- Experience designing and executing end-to-end automated tests.- Good programming or scripting skills. Java is preferred, although experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C# or PHP is also suitable, provided you’re comfortable learning Java.- Experience working with test automation frameworks. Playwright would be advantageous, but experience with tools such as Cucumber or other automation frameworks is also welcomed.- Comfortable using, or enthusiastic about adopting, AI and agentic tools as part of your day-to-day engineering workflow.Work in a Way That Works for YouWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.Working PatternWorking flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.About the BusinessA global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. 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