Remote Software QA Tester

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies for web-based applications.
• Create test plans in Azure DevOps for customer UAT.
• Create and maintain test data.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, ad hoc, and automated testing.
• Design, write, and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Playwright, Selenium, or similar.
• Identify, document, and prioritize bugs and technical issues.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Conduct post-release and post-implementation testing to ensure system stability.
• Track and report quality metrics, such as defect densities and open defect counts.
• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements and potential problems.

Technologies:

• API
• Azure
• DevOps
• JMeter
• Playwright
• Product Manager
• Security
• Selenium
• Web
• Cloud, We are recruiting for an immediate Software Tester / QA opportunity with a well-established client that produces high-quality web-based software for a range of clients. This is a remote-first role, with the position predominantly based from home and occasional ad hoc meetings in Suffolk, so candidates should be within commutable distance. You will work as a sole tester alongside a very experienced development team and product manager in a quality-driven environment. We are looking for someone who thinks creatively, goes beyond following test cases, and proactively identifies issues and improvements. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role, and the salary is £35,000.

• Proven experience in software testing, including manual and automated testing.
• Proficiency in testing tools like Playwright, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Experience with accessibility testing of web applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, including managing relationships with external stakeholders.
• Experience with performance testing tools like LoadRunner or JMeter.
• Knowledge of API testing and web application security testing.
• Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field.