Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Gold Group Ltd; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions provider in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Solutions QA Engineer to ensure the quality of internally developed and third-party solutions. You will collaborate with developers and stakeholders to enhance product reliability and drive testing processes. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in software testing, strong automation skills, and familiarity with JIRA and Azure DevOps. This role offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for international travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in software testing, QA certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and defect life cycle.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test cases based on requirements.
• Perform manual and automated testing across applications.
• Conduct defect logging and reporting using industry tools.

Skills

Software testing

Test automation (Python preferred)

Agile methodologies

Defect management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

Hybrid office environment | International travel up to 10%

A strong opportunity for an experienced Solutions QA Engineer to take ownership of testing internally‑developed and third‑party solutions, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and fit for purpose. You’ll work closely with development teams, product stakeholders, and customers to drive product quality, troubleshoot defects, and support successful deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test cases based on functional and technical requirements.
• Perform manual and/or automated testing across applications and integrated systems.
• Use AI-powered tools to enhance test design, analyse defects, and optimise test coverage.
• Apply strong test automation skills (Python preferred; WebWeaver experience beneficial).
• Conduct defect logging, tracking, and reporting using tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or Azure DevOps.
• Validate new features against performance, reliability, and security expectations.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and product teams throughout the SDLC.
• Support test planning, estimations, and review sessions.
• Deliver demos, customer training, and internal knowledge sharing.
• Ensure QA best practices and quality standards are consistently applied.
• Travel internationally to lead customer acceptance testing (CAT) and Go‑Live activities (up to 10%).
• Contribute within an Agile Scrum environment with a strong understanding of its processes.

About You

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in software testing (QA certification preferred).
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, defect life cycle, and root‑cause analysis.
• Experience with QA and defect management tools (JIRA, TestRail, ADO, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Language Skills

• Strong English communication (written and verbal).
• Ability to interpret technical journals, standards, and documentation.
• Amharic language skills are an advantage.
• Must comply with all Quality, Security, Safety, and Environmental policies.
• International travel up to 10%; must hold or be able to obtain a valid passport and visas.