Solutions QA Engineer

Gold Group Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Basingstoke is looking for an experienced Solutions QA Engineer to ensure quality in testing both internally developed and third-party solutions. This role involves designing test cases, executing manual and automated tests, and leveraging tools like JIRA and TestRail for defect tracking. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of software testing experience, solid automation skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering. The position offers a hybrid work environment with some international travel.

Benefits

5% performance bonus

Hybrid office environment

International travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in software testing, preferably with QA certification.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and defect lifecycle.
• Excellent documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test cases based on requirements.
• Perform manual and/or automated testing across applications.
• Use AI-powered tools to enhance testing and analyse defects.
• Conduct defect logging and tracking using tools like JIRA.
• Validate new features against performance and security expectations.

Skills

Software testing

Test automation (Python preferred)

Defect management tools (JIRA, TestRail)

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Azure DevOps

Job description

Sector: IT & Telecoms, Type: Permanent

Contact: Gavin Shepherd, Job Published: 2 days ago

Solutions QA Engineer - Basingstoke

Salary: £44,000-£52,000 + 5% performance bonus
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.

Key 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.