We are looking for a QA Engineer to join our team in Bath or London (must be within an hour of either office location). As a Quality Engineer, you will work closely with the Discovery Education product scrum team and other Quality Engineers to design, develop, execute and maintain automation tests, manual tests, test data, and test scripts.
For candidates interested in taking their next career step in the educational technology space, Discovery Education offers the fast pace and excitement of working for a startup, the support of an established organization, and the opportunity to be on the front lines of innovation in an industry that is always growing and transforming. Team members enjoy a high-energy, purpose-driven work environment — as well as tremendous opportunities to grow, learn, and make a difference. We are an organization focused on diversity and inclusivity that provides opportunities to engage with people from a variety of backgrounds. If you like working with a curious, collaborative, high-performing team, Discovery Education is the place for you.
In This Role You Will:
* Work as part of a scrum team consisting of product owner, project manager, and developers
* Understand the application under test, the various features, integration areas that require collaboration with other scrum teams and Quality Engineers
* Collaborate with senior Quality Engineers to design and develop automated tests as well as manual tests
* Write clean, maintainable, and efficient automated test code in accordance with best practices
* Participate in automated test code review and contribute to team discussions on software test design and architecture
* Assist in troubleshooting and debugging automated tests to resolve issues
* Write manual tests to update the existing test scenarios checklist
* Create test data in various test environments to match the automated test scenario or manual test
* Create defects when identified through manual or automation testing and follow up with the scrum team for prioritization as well as resolution
* Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance your skills and knowledge
* Support the team in maintaining and improving existing automated tests as well as existing regression test checklists
* Work with a geographically diverse team. On occasion, you may need to slightly shift hours to collaborate with your global teammates
Core Competencies for Success:
Collaboration and Teamwork
* Scrum/Agile Methodology
* Experience working within a Scrum or Agile environment, collaborating closely with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Developers
* Communication Skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills to document test cases, report bugs, and collaborate with geographically diverse teams
* Ability to work effectively with other scrum teams to test integration areas and ensure seamless product functionality
Attention to Detail
* Analytical Thinking
* Ability to understand complex systems and anticipate potential areas of failure
* Meticulous in identifying and documenting bugs or issues
* Thoroughness
* Careful in testing and retesting scenarios, ensuring comprehensive coverage
Organizational Skills
* Time Management
* Ability to adjust work hours slightly when collaborating with global teammates
* Documentation Skills
* Creating and maintaining test data, test cases, and regression checklists
* Curiosity and Eagerness to Learn
* Open to learning and applying academic knowledge in practical settings
* Staying engaged in self-improvement and skill development
* Diversity and Inclusivity
* Appreciating and engaging with people from varied backgrounds, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
* Resilience and Problem-Solving
* Remaining focused and resourceful when facing challenges in testing or automation
Credentials and Experience:
* 2+ years QA experience
* Experience working with Selenium Webdriver
* Legal right to work in the United Kingdom
* Ability to travel to the Bath or London office within one hour
This role is designed to be office-based 3 days a week in Bath or one day a week if London based. The Bath office has stairs only as an old, listed building, so please advise us of any support you would need when interviewing.
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----- At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world.
Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning through innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.
We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.
Why Join Discovery Education?
Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high-performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers inclusive and robust offerings. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.
Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
* Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
* Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
* Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
* Uncapped career growth
Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!
* Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
* Take PTO without the vacation guilt
* Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)
This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.
Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.
Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disabled status or genetic information.
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