Software QA Engineer - Innova Solutions
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- Bradford, England, United Kingdom
- Bradford, England, United Kingdom
About
Software QA Engineer
Location:
Bradford BD3 7DL, United Kingdom
Employment Type:
Contractor (with potential for permanent onboarding after 6 months)
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 5 days in the office
Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented
Software QA Engineer
with hands‑on experience in software testing. The ideal candidate will have
3+ years of experience
in software quality assurance, with a preference for those who have worked in the
retail industry . This role requires working
on‑site
at our UK location, collaborating with
vendors, customers, project and program managers, and the QA manager .
The QA Engineer will be responsible for
both manual testing
and supporting test automation (if applicable). The role involves working in an Agile environment, ensuring the highest software quality standards, managing defects, and improving testing processes.
Strong communication and basic management skills
are required to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases based on software requirements.
Perform
functional, regression, system, and integration testing
for software applications.
Identify, document, and track software defects using industry‑standard tools.
Collaborate closely with
development teams, product managers, vendors, and customers
to resolve issues and ensure product quality.
Work in an
Agile/Scrum
environment, actively participating in sprint planning and reviews.
Assist in maintaining test environments, test data, and testing tools.
Support test automation efforts where applicable (automation experience is an advantage but not a must).
Perform API testing, database validation, and ensure compliance with best testing practices.
Communicate test progress, results, and risks to project stakeholders and management.
Ensure adherence to QA processes, industry standards, and company best practices.
Required Qualifications & Skills
3+ years of hands‑on experience in Software Quality Assurance.
Experience in both
manual testing
and understanding of automation concepts.
Proficiency in using
QA tools
such as HP Quality Center (QC), Jira, TestRail, or similar.
Knowledge of
XML, API testing (REST, SOAP), and SQL/NoSQL databases .
Experience working in
Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) .
Strong defect management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
Proficiency in
Microsoft Excel
for test reporting and data analysis.
Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) is an advantage but not mandatory.
Basic management skills, including coordination with multiple stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills to work effectively with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the
retail industry
or testing retail-related applications.
Hands‑on experience with
test automation tools
such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in testing.
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Languages
- English
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