Software Test Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to join our innovative technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans to ensure the highest quality of software products. Your expertise will drive the validation of software functionalities, performance, and reliability across various platforms and environments. By leveraging your strong analytical skills and technical knowledge, you will help deliver seamless user experiences and uphold our commitment to excellence in software quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed test cases, scripts, and automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, and Jenkins to streamline testing processes.
• Execute functional, system, regression, performance, load testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to verify software features meet specified requirements.
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts during requirements gathering to understand project scope and define test strategies aligned with SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) best practices.
• Perform root cause analysis on defects identified during testing phases; troubleshoot issues related to APIs, web services (SOAP/REST), databases (MySQL, Oracle), and system configurations.
• Integrate automated tests into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps, or TFS to enhance release management efficiency.
• Conduct performance testing utilizing LoadRunner or similar tools to evaluate system scalability under various load conditions.
• Support DevOps initiatives by automating deployment verification processes and assisting in troubleshooting software issues across different operating systems including Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Software Test Engineer or Quality Assurance Tester with a strong background in software testing methodologies including functional testing, system testing, UI testing, and API testing.
• Hands-on expertise with test automation frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver combined with programming languages like Java, C#, Python or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with SDLC models such as Waterfall and Scrum/Agile methodologies; experience working within collaborative teams using Jira, GitHub, GitLab or SVN for version control.
• Knowledge of database management systems including MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB; ability to perform data analysis and write complex SQL queries for validation purposes.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure; understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA), web services (SOAP/REST), and related protocols.
• Strong debugging skills combined with excellent analysis skills for identifying root causes of defects; capable of performing technical support during release cycles.
• Familiarity with development environments like Visual Studio or Eclipse; experience with build tools such as Maven or Ant is a plus.

Join us if you're passionate about ensuring software excellence through meticulous testing processes! Bring your expertise in automation tools, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting to help us deliver innovative solutions that delight users worldwide.

Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote