Senior QA Engineer

IRIS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering Team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge in ensuring the highest quality of software delivery for next-generation cloud-based payroll solutions. Your expertise in test automation, Agile methodologies, and cloud-based testing will be essential as you mentor fellow QA professionals and contribute to innovative technology processes. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a company recognized for its commitment to employee wellbeing and career development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Charity and volunteering days

Income protection insurance

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity pay

Additional discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience with test automation tools and CI environments.
• Experience mentoring other QA professionals and working in Agile.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality software delivery and promote automated testing.
• Foster a collaborative culture and assist with technology decisions.

Skills

Test automation tools (C#, Selenium, SpecFlow, RestSharp)

Automated tests in CI environment (Azure DevOps)

Load and stress testing

Cloud-based testing labs (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs)

Agile software development

Mentoring QA professionals

DevOps practices

Cloud-based architecture

Job description

The Vacancy

Our Engineering Team is hiring!

We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer to work within the Staffology Payroll teams, playing a critical role in building IRIS' next-generation cloud-based, customer-focused payroll software. You will ensure the highest quality of software delivery, leading by example and promoting continuous integration and automated testing.

What We Need From You

We are looking for Agile advocates to help foster a collaborative culture, encouraging sharing and learning across teams. You will assist with technology and process decisions, experimenting with new ideas and embracing rapid failure to innovate effectively.

What We Are Seeking

• Strong experience with test automation tools (C#, Selenium, SpecFlow, RestSharp)
• Experience creating automated tests within a Continuous Integration environment (Azure DevOps)
• Experience writing load and stress tests
• Experience with cloud-based testing labs (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs)
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment
• Experience mentoring other QA professionals
• Good understanding of DevOps practices
• Good understanding of cloud-based architecture

Please note: We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend applying promptly.

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, dedicated to simplifying the lives of businesses, schools, and organizations.

We provide software solutions that enhance compliance, efficiency, and accuracy, empowering our users to operate with confidence.

Our software impacts over 4 million parents, 18% of UK employees paid via IRIS payroll solutions, 50,000 SMEs using IRIS cloud bookkeeping, and 21,000 firms relying on our compliance services.

Our operational software is the backbone of our customers’ businesses, supporting them in compliance, engagement, and productivity—ensuring these critical functions work flawlessly.

We are committed to hiring the best talent, which makes us an innovative, market-leading, and high-performing company. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women, reflecting our focus on employee wellbeing, diversity, inclusion, trust, communication, and recognition.

Why Work for IRIS?

The Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Charity and volunteering days
• Income protection insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Additional discount schemes
• Cycle to work scheme

Developing Your Career

We foster a culture of engagement and reward to help develop your potential and ensure long-term career success through:

• Leading: Supporting managers with leadership resources and training
• Excelling: Recognizing individual excellence via initiatives and awards
• Growing: Providing tailored training and promoting a learning culture
• Listening: Gathering feedback through regular sessions and surveys
• Sharing: Creating a positive environment for collaboration and support