Software Quality Engineer

Helic & Co.
Leeds, UK
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services JIRA Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Software Quality Continuous Integration Github HP Loadrunner Apache JMeter
+16 more
Python (Programming Language) Systems Development Life Cycle Selenium Software Engineering Strategies of Testing Google Cloud Cloud Platform System Performance Testing Postman Cypress (Programming Language) Git Information Technology Playwright Software Version Control Jenkins Programming Languages

Job description

Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Software Quality Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. In this role, you will design and execute test strategies, develop automated testing frameworks, and collaborate closely with development teams to deliver high-quality software. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing Identify, document, and track defects using issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira) Collaborate with developers and product teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on quality metrics Ensure software meets quality standards, security requirements, and user expectations Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing processes

Requirements

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies Experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript) Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured) Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Preferred Skills Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) Understanding of security testing practices Strong attention to detail and communication skills

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