Software QA Engineer

SPECTRUM IT; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Brighton is seeking a Software QA Engineer to enhance their testing processes and implement automation strategies. The successful candidate will be part of a successful software team in a hybrid work environment, collaborating closely with developers to improve QA practices. Required skills include automation experience with Playwright, JavaScript/TypeScript proficiency, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in test automation and process improvement.
• Strong communication skills to work closely with development team.
• Ability to prioritize short-term and long-term goals.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and maintain new technologies.
• Work closely with the development team to improve QA processes.
• Conduct various aspects of the testing life cycle.

Skills

Automation experience with Playwright

Good JavaScript/TypeScript skills

SQL

Experience in creating front end and API automated test projects

Experience in performance and/or load testing and related tools

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Excellent opportunity for a Software QA Engineer to join brilliant client's team based in Brighton. As a QA Engineer, you will be responsible for introducing and maintaining new technologies whilst utilising the latest industry software and practices. You'll become a vital part of an already successful software team who producing excellent software for a market leading company. The role will cover various aspects of the testing life cycle with a specific focus on improving QA processes and introducing test automation. The role will require you to work closely with the development team, so strong communication skills are essential. The ability to improvise at both a tactical and strategic level is important to aid in prioritising short-term problem solving against longer term strategic goals.

As well as competitive salaries, our client offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes a bonus scheme. This is a hybrid role with and you will be expected to work in the office 1-2 days per week.

Skills required:

• Automation experience with Playwright
• Good JavaScript/TypeScript skills
• SQL
• Experience in creating front end and API automated test projects
• Experience in performance and/or load testing and related tools
• Excellent communication skills

If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, then please contact Oliver Wilson at [e-mail]

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.