Senior QA Engineer

The AA; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is looking for a Senior QA Engineer to enhance their dynamic IT team. The role emphasizes quality assurance through designing testing strategies and mentoring. The position requires a passion for automation and experience with tools like Selenium and Azure DevOps. Comprehensive benefits are included, making it an excellent opportunity for growth and development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

Free AA breakdown membership

Discounts on AA products

Employee discount scheme

Company-funded life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior or lead QA role.
• Advanced proficiency in Java and/or C#.
• Expertise in automation frameworks using Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute functional and non-functional testing strategies.
• Build and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Mentor junior team members and improve testing processes.

Skills

Automation

Mentoring

Collaboration

API Testing

Non-functional Testing

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Azure DevOps

Jira

JMeter

Appium

Job description

hackajob is collaborating with The AA to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again. For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Senior QA Engineer means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

Are you passionate about quality, automation, and delivering exceptional digital experiences?

We're looking for a Senior QA Engineer to join our dynamic IT team and play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards.

In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and executing both functional and non-functional testing aligned with our enterprise-wide IT Test Strategy.

As a vital part of the software development lifecycle, you'll help ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy mentoring others while staying hands-on with the latest testing tools and practices - this is the role for you.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and execute functional and non-functional test strategies across the SDLC
• Build and maintain automated test frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cypress, JMeter, and Appium
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to embed quality from the start
• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Lead by example—mentor junior team members and champion best practices in quality engineering
• Continuously improve testing processes and stay ahead with emerging tools and techniques

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior or lead QA role, with responsibility for guiding or managing testing teams
• Advanced proficiency in Java and/or C#, with a strong background in test automation
• Expertise in building and executing automation frameworks using Azure DevOps and Jira
• Hands-on experience with Selenium and other front-end testing tools
• Strong capability in API and contract-level integration testing
• Solid understanding of non-functional testing (performance, accessibility, security) and mobile testing using Appium

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme including car salary sacrifice and healthcare discounts
• Company-funded life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 remote GP service

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the positive impact it brings to our culture and customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered, and feel like you truly belong.