Airtime At Airtime we are all about innovation, because this is how we stay on top. Every one of us has a hunger to succeed and will stop for nothing less than excellence. Crucially, our ethos is underpinned by a culture of teamwork and our shared humility because all that we achieve, we achieve together.
Empowering
We keep the experience fresh with an innovative, original approach, marked by continuous introduction of unique features and benefits. We are about fresh, adaptable and impactful change that sets new standards and differentiates from competitors.
Magnetic
Genuinely engaging and deeply trustworthy. We connect easily, making every experience with us naturally appealing and memorable. Even the way we transform data into engaging, personalised insights is fun and visually appealing.
Uplifting
Bright and optimistic, we offer a positive escape from the mundane. We bring joy to everyday life, transforming routine into moments of happiness and satisfaction. Feel good with every interaction.
The Opportunity
As QA Engineer, you will contribute to ensuring our products meet high standards of quality and reliability. Reporting to the Lead QA, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and designers, to support and execute effective testing strategies within a fast-paced agile environment.
Technology Stack
Primary mobile application - TypeScript - React Native
WebApps - Mixture of JS and TypeScript - React
Legacy monolithic backend - PHP - Symfony Framework
Newer microservices - TypeScript - NodeJS Lambda
Platform - AWS - Event driven architecture
Databases - DynamoDB, MySQL, MongoDB
Responsibilities
Take a hands-on approach to testing, including test execution, managing test data, identifying risks, reporting defects, and making release decisions based on findings.
Work collaboratively with developers and product teams to support and enhance testing practices within development cycles, ensuring high-quality releases.
Communicate testing progress, risks, and release readiness clearly and concisely to stakeholders.
Assist in the development and maintenance of test automation frameworks to support the team’s "automation-first" QA strategy.
Support the continuous evolution of the QA strategy by contributing ideas and adopting best practices.
Promote and participate in ongoing improvement of testing processes, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency and quality.
Leverage monitoring tools to ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability are continuously observed and maintained at the highest standards.
Requirements
Experience in API testing and testing mobile and web applications.
Experience with test automation tools, techniques, and frameworks.
Proficiency in programming with one or more languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python preferred).
Exposure to integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins).
Familiarity with performance and load testing tools to ensure scalable solutions.
Understanding of cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and their relevance to QA processes.
Working knowledge of relational (MySQL) and NoSQL databases, including how to interact with them for testing and validation.
Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and QA’s role within these processes.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and designers, to deliver high-quality software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a critical eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Effective time-management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks or work streams simultaneously.
Colleague Benefits
~ Share options.
~23 days annual leave, plus one for each year served (capped at 28).
~ Birthday leave.
~ Learning & development budget / time allocation
~ Flexible start & finish hours 06:30 - 10:30 am
~ Life assurance at 5x salary
~ Health cash plan
~ Virtual GP appointments for you and your family
~24/7 helpline for physical and mental health support, counselling, and other wellbeing resources
~ Private Medical Insurance
~ Hybrid working between home and office
~ City centre location with brand new fit out (when in the office)
~ Buy a holiday scheme
~ Charity day
~ Charity contribution
~ Professional accreditation funding
~ Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave pay