QA Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the Role
As a premium service supplier, exemplary support is what we’re about. Across our immediate customers, and our end users, we lead our industry in delivering the most efficient, charming, dedicated and effective SAS solution.
Due to continued new client growth we are looking to add a QA/Test Engineer to our Preston development team. You will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications. Java developer roles and responsibilities include managing Java/Java EE application development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing.
Can You…?
· Write a killer brief (work with our team to design and create test criteria)
· Be our thirst for knowledge (stay up to date with latest innovations)
· Drive us forward with AI (implement repeatable and automated testing)
· Keep everyone on track (with realtime feedback on new features)
· Be the devil in the detail (drive us forward to maintain the highest quality product)
Desirable Knowledge:
· Exposure to agile methodology, and software testing life cycles in agile environments
- Knowledge of DevOps processes and experience
- Coding experience
- Automated testing experience
Ways of Working
· This role expands our existing development team, based out of our Preston office.
· Part of our onboarding, training and set up requires full time office attendance
· Ultimately a 3/2 hybrid split is our normal practice
· 22 days holiday, rising to 25 days with service.
· Salary: £22-£30k FTE
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Preston
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for QA Engineer roles across Avalon's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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