Software QA Engineer - Graduate Considered

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech start-up in Cambridge is seeking a Software QA Engineer, ideally a recent graduate with strong academic credentials in a STEM subject. The role focuses on quality assurance, including exploratory testing and collaboration with development teams in a fast-paced environment with excellent opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration

Career progression opportunities

Work with top tech teams

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, or Engineering.
• Strong analytical skills and quick to grasp technical concepts.
• Desire to pursue a career specifically in QA and Test Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Bridging Development and Product teams, ensuring product specifications are met.
• Conducting exploratory testing to validate software performance.
• Crafting manual test sets and identifying areas for improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

2.1 bachelors from a top tier International University in a STEM subject

AAB at A-Level or equivalent

Tools

Manual testing

Automated testing

Job description

Job Description

Software QA Engineer – (Top graduate considered)

Are you ready to become a part of an acclaimed start-up situated in the heart of Cambridge and embark on a career as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer? This company attracts some of the brightest minds in the tech world and is currently seeking a talented graduate with exceptional academic credentials, robust problem-solving skills, and keen attention to detail to join their QA team. Historically, individuals with backgrounds in Mathematics or Physics have excelled in this role. Experienced QA/Test Engineers are also encouraged to apply!

This AI software house has already made a significant mark in the mind

ustry, positioned to emerge as the next success story in Cambridge. Upon joining, you will become a part of a dynamic team engaged in weekly release cycles, diligently identifying and resolving bugs in the code.

Location: Cambridge – 3 days in office

Salary: £30,000 – £50,000 per annum + excellent benefits (£30k – £35 for a new Graduate, £50k for experienced)

Minimum Requirements for Software QA Engineer – Graduate considered:

• A minimum of a 2.1 bachelors from a top tier International University in a STEM subject such as Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Engineering etc – Maths & Physics based subjects tend to do well
• At least AAB at A-Level (or equivalent UCAS points)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Love of problem-solving
• Picks up technical concepts very quickly
• Ideally some manual or automated testing experience (not essential)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• You should specifically want to pursue a career in QA and Test Engineering – this will not lead to a role in the software development team

Software QA Engineer Responsibilities – Graduate considered:

• Serving as a vital bridge between Development and Product teams, comprehending product specifications, and ensuring anticipated behavior.
• Posing hypothetical scenarios to validate software performance during exploratory testing.
• Employing a keen investigative mindset to uncover overlooked edge cases and user workflows.
• Crafting comprehensive manual test sets to guarantee broad coverage.
• Identifying testing areas needing improvement.
• Vigilantly tracking metrics to gauge the quality of each release, assessing its performance on production systems.
• Formulating tests to validate the product’s end-to-end functionality
• Understanding and addressing defects as they arise, contributing to their resolution, and expanding QA systems to preempt any potential recurrence in the future.

What this offers:

• Excellent remuneration
• Opportunity to work for a fast-growing, software company
• Excellent career progression and prospects
• The chance to work with some of the brightest tech teams in Silicon Fen

Applications: to apply for this unique opportunity please send your CV via the relevant link.

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