Founded in 2001, Resident Advisor (RA) is one of the world's longest-running music media brands and a cornerstone of the dance, electronic and DJ ecosystem. The site's audience of over 6 million monthly users is drawn in by a combination of news, editorial, club listings and ticketing, RA-branded events at venues and festivals worldwide, original films and a weekly mix series that has run for 18 years.
As a QA Engineer, you'll be responsible for making sure our web and mobile apps (iOS and Android) are consistently good quality. You'll work within the Core Platform development team, reporting to the team lead.
Your main responsibilities will include:
1. Start with manual testing for web applications and mobile apps (iOS and Android), then work towards building automated test suites.
2. Ensure new features are properly tested, including functional, regression, and integration tests.
3. Find and document bugs across web and mobile platforms, and work with the dev team to resolve them.
4. Use tools like Selenium, Appium, Playwright, or similar to build and maintain automated test scripts.
5. Continuously increase the automation coverage and improve testing processes.
6. Work with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to maintain high-quality standards.
7. Document test results clearly and share issues with the right teams.
8. Help build a culture of quality in the team, ensuring that testing is always a priority.
9. Look for ways to improve QA processes, with a long-term goal of shifting to full automation.
10. Stay current with new tools and testing methods, especially for mobile and web automation.
We're looking for:
1. Solid experience as a QA Engineer or software tester, especially in web and mobile app testing (iOS and Android).
2. Comfortable starting with manual testing and developing towards automated testing.
3. Hands-on experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Appium, and Playwright.
4. Familiar with bug tracking systems and test case management.
5. Basic knowledge of programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript for writing automated tests.
6. Understanding of SQL for database checks and API testing tools like Postman.
7. Good at finding and fixing bugs across web and mobile platforms.
8. Attention to detail with a focus on producing high-quality results.
9. Strong communication skills to work well with developers and other teams.
10. Ability to clearly document and share test results and issues.
What we offer you:
1. Generous annual leave policies, including a company-wide closure period at year-end, aimed at promoting work-life balance.
2. Flexibility in working arrangements, offering hybrid or remote work options based on role requirements and location.
3. Matching pension schemes and/or 401k.
4. Comprehensive staff wellbeing initiatives, featuring regular activities and workplace programmes to support mental and physical health.
5. Company-led social events, team lunches, and discounts on RA merch.
6. Paid annual volunteering allowance, encouraging contributions to community projects and charities you care about.
7. Regular company-wide Q&A's with senior leadership, along with ongoing virtual educational training sessions for all staff.
8. A transparent internal company culture committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
9. Active involvement in community projects within the electronic music community.
This role is a full-time and permanent position, and the expected salary is £40,000 to £55,000. If you have questions about the role, please contact work@ra.co.
This listing will be open for a minimum of two weeks from the 3rd of February 2025. Please be sure to add work@ra.co to your contacts and check your junk/spam folder for emails from us.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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