Senior QA Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning law firm is on the lookout for a Senior QA Engineer to join their innovative Product Delivery Team. In this pivotal role, you'll lead QA strategy and execution across cutting-edge legal software platforms. Your expertise will ensure applications are reliable, secure, and user-focused while fostering collaboration across development and project management teams. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll develop test plans, execute tests, and mentor junior testers, all within a supportive and dynamic work environment. If you're passionate about quality assurance and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Long Service Holiday Awards

Private Healthcare (post-probation)

Profit Share & Bonus Schemes

Scottish Widows Pension (5% employer / 5% employee)

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Agile/hybrid working model

CSR Day & Enhanced Parental Leave

Dress for Your Day policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software testing, including 2+ years in a senior QA role.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and automation scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans for complex legal systems.
• Execute manual and automated tests, lead defect tracking and resolution.

Skills

Software Testing

Test Automation

Selenium

JIRA

Manual Testing

Performance Testing

Security Testing

Education

ISTQB Certification

Tools

Selenium

JIRA

Job description

Job Description

Senior QA Engineer

3 days onsite per week- Cambridge

£53k per annum

An award winning law firm are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join their team. You will be a pivotal member of their Product Delivery Team, leading QA strategy and execution across legal software platforms. You’ll plan, execute and automate testing activities to ensure their applications are reliable, secure, and user-focused — all while working collaboratively across development, analysis, and project management teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain test plans and strategies for complex legal systems
• Execute manual and automated tests (regression, performance, security)
• Lead defect tracking, resolution, and process improvement
• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks
• Generate comprehensive test documentation and stakeholder reports
• Drive UAT activities and support end users
• Mentor junior testers and promote QA best practices
• Stay ahead of testing trends and suggest continuous improvements

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years in software testing, with 2+ in a senior QA role
• Proficiency in Selenium, JIRA and test automation scripting
• Strong understanding of manual and automated testing methodologies
• Experience generating detailed user test scripts and leading training sessions
• Exposure to legal tech or a regulated environment ()
• ISTQB or similar certification (a plus)

Perks:

• 25 days holiday (rising with service) + Bank Holidays
• Long Service Holiday Awards
• Private Healthcare (post-probation)
• Profit Share & Bonus Schemes
• Scottish Widows Pension (5% employer / 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Agile/hybrid working model
• CSR Day & Enhanced Parental Leave
• Dress for Your Day policy

If you're keen, please apply!