Senior QA Engineer – API Testing Expert

Evangelistsoftware; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior QA Engineer, where you will ensure the quality and stability of software products through rigorous testing. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior QA members, and enhance testing processes. Your expertise in manual and API testing will be crucial in identifying issues and ensuring compliance with functional requirements. Enjoy a flexible remote working environment while working with a dynamic team that values continuous learning and career growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible remote working environment

Opportunity for career growth

Dynamic team collaboration

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Expertise in manual testing and proficiency in API testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans to ensure product quality.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve issues.

Skills

Software Testing

Manual Testing

API Testing

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaboration Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Postman

Swagger

JIRA

Git

Selenium

Cypress

Job description

Role Summary:

As a Senior QA Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and stability of our software products through rigorous testing and collaborative problem-solving with cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in identifying issues, improving testing processes, and mentoring junior QA members. Although automation experience is welcome, it is not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and procedures to ensure product quality.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Conduct manual testing to ensure the software meets the specified requirements.
• Conduct API testing to ensure backend systems meet functional and performance requirements.
• Document and track bugs, providing detailed reports on issues found.
• Ensure that the software complies with functional and technical requirements.
• Participate in project planning, design, and status meetings to ensure testing is integrated into the project lifecycle.
• Assist in maintaining and improving quality assurance processes.
• Mentor and support junior QA engineers in manual and API testing techniques.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Expertise in manual testing across a wide range of applications.
• Proficiency in API testing using tools like Postman, Swagger, or similar.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working closely with development and product teams.
• Experience with bug tracking tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, managing multiple priorities in a remote setting.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with automation testing is an advantage, but not required.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or others is a plus.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

What We Offer:

• A flexible remote working environment.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced and dynamic team.
• Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.