Innova Solutions
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QA Engineer
6+ Months
Bradford, UK
£350/day Umbrella Inside IR35
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Software QA Engineer with hands-on experience in software testing. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a preference for those who have worked in the retail industry. This role requires working on-site at our UK location, collaborating with vendors, customers, project and program managers, and the QA manager.
The QA Engineer will be responsible for both manual testing and supporting test automation (if applicable). The role involves working in an Agile environment, ensuring the highest software quality standards, managing defects, and improving testing processes. Strong communication and basic management skills are required to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases based on software requirements.
- Perform functional, regression, system, and integration testing for software applications.
- Identify, document, and track software defects using industry-standard tools.
- Collaborate closely with development teams, product managers, vendors, and customers to resolve issues and ensure product quality.
- Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, actively participating in sprint planning and reviews.
- Assist in maintaining test environments, test data, and testing tools.
- Support test automation efforts where applicable (automation experience is an advantage but not a must).
- Perform API testing, database validation, and ensure compliance with best testing practices.
- Communicate test progress, results, and risks to project stakeholders and management.
- Ensure adherence to QA processes, industry standards, and company best practices.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in Software Quality Assurance.
- Experience in both manual testing and understanding of automation concepts.
- Proficiency in using QA tools such as HP Quality Center (QC), Jira, TestRail, or similar.
- Knowledge of XML, API testing (REST, SOAP), and SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Experience working in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Strong defect management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for test reporting and data analysis.
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Basic management skills, including coordination with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the retail industry or testing retail-related applications.
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in testing.
Senior QA Engineer
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Software QA Engineer with hands-on experience in software testing. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a preference for those who have worked in the retail industry. This role requires working on-site at our UK location, collaborating with vendors, customers, project and program managers, and the QA manager.
The Senior QA Engineer will be responsible for leading both manual testing efforts and supporting test automation initiatives where applicable. Operating within an Agile development environment, this role will oversee all testing activities to ensure adherence to the highest standards of software quality. Key responsibilities include managing defect lifecycles, continuously improving testing processes, and ensuring timely delivery of quality releases. The position requires strong communication and leadership skills to effectively coordinate with internal teams and external partners, driving collaboration and alignment across all phases of the QA lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test strategies and test plans aligned with business and technical requirements.
- Oversee and perform functional, regression, system, and integration testing, ensuring thorough coverage and high-quality deliverables.
- Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, promoting best practices in testing and quality assurance across the team.
- Drive defect management processes, ensuring timely identification, documentation, prioritization, and resolution of software issues using industry-standard tools.
- Collaborate closely with development teams, product managers, vendors, and customers to resolve issues and ensure product quality.
- Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, actively contributing to sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in maintaining test environments, test data, and testing tools.
- Support test automation efforts where applicable (automation experience is an advantage but not a must).
- Perform API testing, database validation, and ensure compliance with best testing practices.
- Communicate test progress, results, risks, and mitigation plans effectively to project stakeholders and senior management.
- Ensure adherence to QA processes, industry standards, and company best practices.
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Required Qualifications & Skills
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Software Quality Assurance.
- Experience in both manual testing and understanding of automation concepts.
- Proficiency in using QA tools such as HP Quality Center (QC), Jira, TestRail, or similar.
- Knowledge of XML, API testing (REST, SOAP), and SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Experience working in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Strong defect management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for test reporting and data analysis.
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Basic management skills, including coordination with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the retail industry or testing retail-related applications.
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in testing.
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