Who are we seeking We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate QA Engineer to join our multi award-winning team, recognised for excellence in innovation and quality delivery. In this role, you will contribute to the quality and reliability of our platforms across web, API, mobile, and databases, collaborating closely with a skilled team to deliver exceptional results. This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading tools and technologies and make a meaningful impact on our products. Call to action If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for delivering exceptional quality and thrive in a collaborative environment, wed love to hear from you. Join us and be part of an exciting journey where your skills will make a real impact! About GCD We design and build custom software and next generation technology solutions for digitally ambitious companies. Our team of strategists, engineers and designers, partner with innovative and growth minded companies, helping them to: Define their digital strategy, realise what is possible and imagine their digital future Identify the right business problems to solve, the best software solutions to build and the ideal way to bring them to life Design and build custom software solutions that enable them to digitally transform and modernise their business, stay ahead of their competitors and innovate where it matters most. Evolve and protect their solutions, ensuing they continue to operate smoothly and efficiently Embrace new ways of working, adopt new processes and implement digital change Behind our software solutions is a dedicated, ambitious and close-knit team. Were small enough that we feel like family, but were big enough to take on innovative software projects for well known brands like Energia, Fane Valley, Belfast Telegraph, McCausland Car Parks and many more GCD was founded in 1999, and currently employs over 50 brilliant people. You can find our headquarters in Lurgan, County Armagh, but youll find our team in various locations - working from home or office. The Role The role of QA Engineer is fast paced at GCD and includes responsibility for: Analysing the test basis and identifying possible issues Creating good, appropriate test cases and suites within our test management tool Optimising productivity during exploratory testing sessions Quickly identifying test cases that are good candidates for automation Creating and maintaining those automation tests Following the processes outlined by your team and making suggestions to improve them Giving detailed bug reports to ensure the developer does not waste any time attempting to understand the issue Supporting and mentoring junior members of the engineering team Carrying out test reviews Giving detailed and estimate timelines to key stakeholders on testing progress Being aware of the clients budget on individual features and the project as a whole Planning your work and continually estimating the amount of effort remaining Excellent time-management and listening skills Building up customer rapport, clarifying questions and obtaining the information you need Making efficient use of your teams time, being ready to share the load Understand the role that your team and you as an individual play in our success, and actively contribute to it If all that sounds like the perfect opportunity for you then there are just a few more essential criteria you need: Must haves Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a QA position including test execution and using test management systems Experience with automation frameworks A solid understanding of web technologies Extensive knowledge of the software development cycle Experience with Agiledevelopment practices Strong communication skills Fluent verbal and written English skills Eligibility to live and work in the UK It would also be good if you have: Any form of QA Testing Qualification Skills: QA and Testing End to End Testing Test automation Time Management communication skills. Attention to detail Benefits: Medical Aid / Health Care Pension Fund Gym Laptop Paid Holidays Parking Performance Bonus