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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
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About The Company
Opencast Software is a reputable technology consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative and user-centered solutions across various sectors, including government, healthcare, and purpose-driven organizations. With a focus on creating meaningful impact, Opencast Software leverages cutting-edge technologies and best practices to develop high-quality digital services that meet the unique needs of its clients. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where continuous learning and professional growth are prioritized. Through its commitment to excellence and integrity, Opencast Software has established itself as a trusted partner in the digital transformation landscape, consistently delivering solutions that enhance user experiences and operational efficiencies.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Quality Assurance Consultant to join Opencast Software. In this pivotal role, you will lead and influence quality assurance practices across multiple projects, ensuring that high standards are maintained from inception through delivery. You will work on both public and private sector initiatives, often taking on a leadership position as a lead software quality engineer. Your responsibilities will include:
- Guiding teams through complex testing scenarios
- Advocating for best practices
- Collaborating closely with clients, stakeholders, and development teams
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact by embedding quality into every stage of the project lifecycle, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software testing and quality assurance, with demonstrated leadership experience on complex projects. Essential qualifications include:
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- Current or eligibility for UK Security Check (SC) Clearance
- UK citizenship and a minimum of five years of continuous residence in the UK
- Proven experience working as a lead tester, with a deep understanding of automation testing, test documentation, and defect management
- Proficiency in tools such as Playwright with Typescript, along with a solid grasp of programming paradigms like object-oriented and procedural programming
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to challenge and resolve complex issues
Desirable qualifications include:
- Familiarity with UK government service standards
- A proactive approach to risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement
Responsibilities
As a Senior Quality Assurance Consultant, your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading testing efforts across multiple projects
- Ensuring adherence to quality standards
- Promoting best practices within teams
- Acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement
- Defining testing strategies, creating comprehensive test documentation, and executing functional and non-functional automation testing using tools like Playwright with Typescript
- Analyzing and resolving complex issues, presenting findings to stakeholders
- Ensuring that all work aligns with client and company policies, including security, environmental, and quality standards
- Overseeing defect triage processes
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to select appropriate testing tools and technologies
- Supporting the development of high-quality deliverables from high-level requirements
- Guiding teams through challenges, managing risks, and ensuring successful project delivery
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Benefits
Opencast Software offers a competitive remuneration package, including a salary range of £56,001 to £60,000 per annum for senior consultants. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes:
- A 7% employer pension contribution
- Share options
- A discretionary bonus
- Work-life balance through flexible working hours aligned with client commitments
- 25 days of holiday
- Three annual "life happens" days to support unforeseen circumstances
- Wellbeing support programs
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Volunteering initiatives
- A vibrant, inclusive team environment dedicated to employee growth and satisfaction
These benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being, fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.
Equal Opportunity
Opencast Software is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity in all forms. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and attributes, believing that a diverse team enhances our ability to deliver innovative solutions and serve our clients effectively. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity and ensuring that all employees and applicants are treated fairly and with respect. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and supportive, aiming to provide equal chances for everyone to succeed and thrive within our organization.
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