Morgan McKinley
Software Quality Assurance Test Engineer
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Software Test / QA Engineer
Location: Northampton (Hybrid: 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote)
Salary: £36,000 – £42,000 + Benefits (Depending on experience)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Opportunity
Are you a QA professional with a passion for software quality and test automation? An established, fast-growing £10M turnover business based in Northampton is looking for a Software Test / QA Engineer to join their collaborative team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 2–5 years of experience who wants to play a key role in elevating testing standards, driving test automation, and ensuring high-performance software delivery.
Enjoy a modern, flexible working setup with 3 days on-site in Northampton and 2 days working from home.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Test Design & Execution: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts.
- Automation & Coding: Utilize JavaScript and C# to build, maintain, and run efficient test scripts.
- Full Lifecycle Testing: Perform functional, regression, performance, and security testing to identify bugs early in the release cycle.
- Defect Management: Document, track, and manage software defects using JIRA.
- Data Verification: Use MySQL to run database queries and verify data integrity.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely alongside developers, product managers, and release teams in an Agile environment.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to refining QA processes, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and driving best practices across the team.
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What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 2–5 years of proven experience in QA engineering / software testing across manual and automated testing.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming with JavaScript and/or C# for automation.
- Tools & Databases: Working knowledge of JIRA, version control (Git), and MySQL.
- Methodologies: Strong understanding of Agile (Scrum/Kanban) workflows and continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Mindset: Strong problem-solving ability, high attention to detail, and excellent written/verbal communication skills.
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Nice to Haves (Preferred)
- ISTQB certification or equivalent QA qualification.
- Experience with API testing or performance testing tools.
- Familiarity with cloud testing environments (e.g., AWS).
What’s on Offer
- Competitive Salary: £36,000 – £42,000 per annum (DOE).
- Flexible Hybrid Model: 3 days office-based in Northampton / 2 days remote work.
- Career Growth: Direct opportunity to shape QA processes and build automated test frameworks.
- Supportive Culture: A collaborative, team-oriented environment within an established company.
- Benefits: Pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, continuous learning, and professional development support.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your testing career with a growing business, click Apply Now with your updated CV.
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