Quality Assurance Engineer
Department: Product Research & Development
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: UK, Lincoln
Reporting To: Peter Hommel
Description
This is a role responsible for testing the Orderwise product prior to release, to ensure it meets the required quality.
The role will be primarily focused on manual testing but with the progression towards test automation.
The role will also be responsible for producing Release Notes for the items being tested.
Responsibilities
* Test Orderwise Software, using various testing methods, working within an agile sprint team
* Analyse requirements (specifications/user stories) and define test conditions/test cases
* Review test analysis produced by other QA team members when required, providing constructive feedback
* Perform manual tests against these test conditions/test cases
* Create and maintain automated tests, where required
* Analyse and report faults to improve software quality
* Liaise with QA colleagues and Software Engineers when required to ensure issues are understood, effectively recorded and communicated to ensure a satisfactory resolution
* Participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support other colleagues in their development and training
* Suggest ways to improve existing processes within the QA team
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Mandatory
* Understanding of the fundamentals of software testing
* Logical and thorough approach to problem solving
* Quality focused / excellent attention to detail
* Well organised with good prioritisation skills
* Ability to learn quickly and accurately
* Be motivated and client focused
* A team player with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of the team
* Approachable with a willingness to help others
* Ability to present information in a friendly yet professional manner
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent IT skills
Nice to have
* Hands-on experience working within an agile scrum methodology
* Hands-on experience in testing software manually and via automation
* Hands-on experience of testing desktop applications and browser-based applications
* Hands-on experience using Selenium Webdriver/automation frameworks
* Hands-on experience using Page Object Model / Page Factory in Selenium
* Hands-on experience in working within agile sprint teams
* Working knowledge of SQL
* Working knowledge of Python
* Working knowledge of Git-based source code repositories
What We Can Offer You
Leave & Vacation
* 30 days annual leave (+ Bank holidays)
* Sickness Absence Benefit
Lifestyle benefits
* 5% pension employer contribution
* Life assurance benefit
* Hybrid working opportunities
* Wellbeing initiatives
* Free eye tests and flu vaccinations
* Mental health support
Career Development
* Defined careers pathways, skills development & professional growth opportunities
Inclusivity & Diversity
* Core values that champion difference, inclusion & shared multicultural experiences.
On Location
* Use of onsite gym equipment
* Onsite cafe, serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and coffee
* Annual social events calendar, offering employee engagement opportunities throughout the year.
* ‘Team day’ each week, offering a free meal with your colleagues
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