Software Quality Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven firm in Derby is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to enhance web application quality. This pivotal role involves working in an agile environment to champion quality throughout development, focusing initially on legacy systems while transitioning to modern technologies such as C# .NET 9 and React. The position offers flexible hours, personal development support, and various perks including gym subsidies.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Personal development support

Gym subsidy

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced in agile environments and testing frameworks.
• Ability to understand and read code.
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical ideas.

Responsibilities

• Champion quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Responsible for test planning, automation, and live release support.
• Work in an agile team with legacy and modern technologies.

Skills

Testing professional

Agile environments

Manual frameworks

CI/CD

Clear communication

Job description

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Our client is a fast-growing, tech-driven team that's reimagining the way software is built in the motor industry. With a start-up mindset backed by decades of industry experience, this is your chance to play a key role in a newly established technology hub that’s all about innovation, collaboration, and quality.

As a Software Quality Engineer, you’ll work in an agile, cross-functional team to shape and deliver high-quality web applications. You'll be responsible for championing quality throughout the development lifecycle — from analysing requirements to test planning, automation, and supporting live releases. You’ll initially work with legacy systems and transition to a modern stack including C# .NET 9, React, Azure pipelines, CI/CD, TDD, and Test Automation.

What we’re looking for:

• A testing professional experienced in agile environments, manual frameworks, and CI/CD
• Ideally an ability (Or interest) to understand and read code but not write it, this role will eventually work with the Developer who writes the tests
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting and embraces DevOps principles
• A clear communicator who can translate technical ideas across teams

What’s on offer:

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Personal development support, gym subsidy, and cycle to work scheme