Senior QA Engineer

3C Deutschland GmbH; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data and technology company is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to enhance the quality of their cloud-based applications. This role involves test automation, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high standards in software quality. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in QA methodologies, automation tools, and AWS services. Join a company recognized for its focus on diversity, innovation, and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion programs

Work/life balance programs

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in a senior role.
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies and agile testing.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium or Cypress.

Responsibilities

• Participate in defining and executing test plans and strategies.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across testing types.

Skills

QA methodologies

Automation tools

CI/CD tools

API testing

SQL

AWS services

BDD/TDD frameworks

Big Data testing

Performance Testing tools

Security testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Jenkins

Bamboo

Job description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer to join our Ascend Cloud Foundation Platform team.

We unlock the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. At life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to university, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity.

We're looking for a Senior QA Engineer to join our team and help ensure the quality of our cloud-based applications. You’ll bring a strong background in test automation, AWS batch processing, and large-scale backend systems, and thrive in agile environments. As a key member of the QA team, you’ll contribute to test planning, develop automation frameworks, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to uphold high quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in defining and executing test plans and strategies
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across functional, integration, regression, and performance testing
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps to integrate quality throughout the SDLC
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline integration for automated testing
• Support defect triaging and root cause analysis
• Advocate for best practices in testing, including shift-left approaches

Required skills/ experience:

• Experience in Quality Assurance, with experience in a senior or advanced role
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, agile testing, and SDLC practices
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Bamboo
• Experience with API testing and SQL
• Working knowledge of AWS services such as Glue, S3, Step Functions, Lambdas, EventBridge, and SQS
• Experience with BDD/TDD frameworks
• Experience with Big Data testing
• Proficiency in SQL and Data validation
• Knowledge of Performance Testing tools
• Familiarity to AI/ML Model Testing
• Basic understanding of security testing

Everyone has different experience, and so please don’t rule yourself out if you cannot ‘tick’ all of the qualities mentioned above. Talk to us about the experience that you do have.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Engineering, orrelative working experience

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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