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About the role:

• Outside IR35
• Fully remote (but have to be UK based)
• Contract until the end of the year
  
  

• Perform manual and automated testing of user interfaces to ensure functionality, usability, and visual integrity.
• Validate user interactions and responsiveness to ensure seamless user experiences.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automated test suites using tools like Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Write and maintain test scripts using Python and JavaScript, leveraging TypeScript when applicable.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality checks.
• Conduct exploratory, functional, and regression testing for various products.
• Validate bug fixes and ensure no regressions are introduced during development.
• Reproduce and document defects clearly for the development team.
• Test API endpoints for functionality, performance, and security using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Swagger.
• Conduct end-to-end testing to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Collaborate with DevOps to validate environments hosted on Google Cloud.
• Ensure testing environments are consistent with production-like configurations.
• Create and maintain testing scripts using Python and JavaScript for automation.
• Prepare detailed test plans, cases, and reports to communicate progress and results effectively.
• Document defects comprehensively and track them to resolution.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve QA processes and software quality.
  
  

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain QA tasks, deliverables, or challenges to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration mindset; comfortable working cross-functionally with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams.
• Proactive attitude – takes ownership of tasks and follows through to resolution without the need for guidance.
• Organised and self-motivated with strong time management skills.
• Open to feedback and always looking to improve processes and outcomes.
• High attention to detail, with a mindset focused on quality and user experience
  
  

• Proven experience in backend, frontend, and UI testing using manual and automated methods.
• Proficiency in automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Solid API testing experience with tools like Postman, Swagger, or RestAssured.
• Knowledge of Google Cloud and infrastructure management using Terraform.
• Strong command of Python and JavaScript for scripting and test automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with TypeScript for typed scripting environments.
• Strong understanding of manual and exploratory testing techniques.
• Familiarity with agile testing processes and sprint-based workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality assurance best practices.
  
  

• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or Locust.
• Understanding of security testing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of backend unit testing and database testing.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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