Quality Assurance Engineer
Hybrid
Manchester, United Kingdom
Freelance
24-03-2025
Job Specifications
Job Title: QA Engineer
Location: Manchester, UK
Job Description:
We are seeking a QA Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing tests to ensure our products meet high-quality standards before release. As part of an Agile SCRUM team, you will collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to deliver software that meets business requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Work within an Agile SCRUM team to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Review business requirements and define test conditions based on acceptance criteria.
Plan and execute various testing phases, including functional, non-functional, and regression testing.
Communicate effectively with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders.
Provide accurate QA task estimates and assess the impact of changes on testing efforts.
Design and execute test cases, track defects, and analyze results.
Monitor test progress and report against planned timelines.
Manage QA and UAT environments, including builds and deployments.
Support the implementation of automated testing strategies.
Maintain and update regression test packs.
Assist business users with User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and introduce best practices.
Ensure compliance with company policies, including data protection, equal opportunities, and health & safety.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience & Knowledge:
5+ years of experience as a QA/Test Analyst in an Agile SCRUM environment.
Experience using Azure DevOps and working with Azure Test Plans.
Knowledge of manual and automated testing methodologies.
Strong understanding of application lifecycle management and testing best practices.
Ability to define test techniques for both functional and non-functional requirements.
Experience in Salesforce testing.
(Bonus) Experience in the Energy Retail sector (Gas and Power) is a plus!
Skills & Abilities:
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated and proactive approach to work.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High attention to detail.
Passion for continuous learning and professional development.
About the Company
JSS Associates is a specialized IT recruitment consultancy with a strong presence in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland, as well as additional offices in the Asia-Pacific region. We work globally with both large enterprise and SME. Contact us at info@jssassociates.co.uk Know more
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