Remote Backend QA Engineer: Automate & Elevate Microservices

Jobgether; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Backend QA Engineer to ensure quality of backend features and microservices. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, defining test strategies, and driving automation. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in backend QA testing, particularly with automation, and strong knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript. The position offers a salary range of £46,000 - £55,000 and various benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual salary range of £46,000 - £55,000

Discretionary bi-annual performance-related bonus up to 15%

Workplace pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible working arrangements

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in backend QA testing with a focus on automation.
• Experience in testing and automating APIs in microservices and monolithic architectures.
• Understanding of testing methodologies and defect management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with a cross-functional team to maintain a quality-first mindset.
• Defining and executing test strategies, including creating detailed test cases.
• Championing quality and promoting best practices within teams.
• Driving test automation through OOP-based frameworks.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Automation Testing

API Testing

Collaboration

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Backend QA Engineer to ensure quality of backend features and microservices. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, defining test strategies, and driving automation. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in backend QA testing, particularly with automation, and strong knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript. The position offers a salary range of £46,000 - £55,000 and various benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.