Senior QA Engineer

WebBeds; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global travel tech company based in Greater London seeks a Senior QA Engineer to enhance software quality. The successful candidate will leverage automation testing skills, lead test initiatives, and develop strategies to ensure application reliability. Candidates must hold a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and possess strong expertise in programming and critical thinking. This role thrives in a dynamic environment aiming at delivering superior partner services.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

International team collaboration

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in automation testing or software quality assurance.
• Hands-on experience creating and running automated tests using frameworks.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead automated testing initiatives across the company.
• Perform Quality Assurance tests on API/websites before implementation.
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks.

Skills

Automation testing

Software quality assurance

Critical thinking

Detail oriented

Proficiency in programming languages (Java, Python, C#, JavaScript)

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

JUnit

Selenium

Jira

Job description

This role can be based out of Palma Spain or Iasi Romania.

Who are WebBeds

WebBeds is the fastest growing and most significant accommodation supplier to the travel industry. We are a global company offering ground services (hotels transfers tours activities) to travel professionals. Our products help our partners and customers to create amazing Travel experiences.

Our Products range from a Retail Online platform Integration Connectivity hub and distribution APIs to name but a few and our systems are 100% cloud hosted processing up to 5.0bn search requests daily. We deliver amazing outcomes using leading edge technology through innovative and creative thinking.

WebBeds is a subsidiary of Web Travel Group (ASX : WEB) an ASX 200 listed company operating a global digital travel business.

What makes us stand out

• We are a wholesale global travel organization
• We have 1500 people speaking 50 languages in 120 cites across 50 countries
• We partner with over 430000 properties in more than 15000 destinations
• We work with more than 44000 travel companies in 139 source markets
• We have an amazing Technology team focused on delivering valuable outcomes using innovative tech and creative & lateral thinking

In this role you will :

Were looking for a Senior QA Engineer with a quality-driven mindset and strong expertise in automated testing and software quality analysis. You will play a key role in driving test automation strategies ensuring the reliability performance and functionality of our travel industry applications.

Key responsibilities

• Communicate complex technical details to technical and non-technical customers.
• Perform Quality Assurance tests on API / websites prior to implementation.
• Lead and oversee automated testing initiatives across the company.
• Develop and implement test strategies to identify defects early in the development cycle.
• Define and maintain test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and optimize testing processes.
• Provide insights through QA reports and test documentation identifying risks and improvement areas.

The skills we would love to see in your suitcase!

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
• 2 years experience in automation testing or software quality assurance (experience in the travel industry is a plus).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java Python C# or JavaScript.
• Critical thinker highly analytical detail orientated & able to multitask.
>Hands on experience creating and running automated tests using frameworks & writing and executing manual QA tests.
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and testing processes preferably within the travel industry.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in software testing.

Why choose us as your next destination

We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward.

Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support.

• International highly skilled group of experts from all around the globe
• Dynamic environment with the chance to grow influence & impact change
• Disruptive fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities
• Culture built on collaboration empowerment and innovation

Find out more about the WebBeds business at - #LI-Hybrid

Key Skills

Corporate Communications,Apache Commons,Community Support,Jira,Java