QA Test Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Seeking an accomplished QA Test Engineer looking to take their functional testing experience into non-functional & automation!
Experienced in manual testing, within an Agile / Scrum environment, working with Business Analysts, software developers & Scrum teams to write BDD; maintaining & executing test scripts?
Are you wanting to grow, learn & expand your career into the more technical aspects of software testing, with Python, Javascript & coding / scripting & have dabbled maybe, but never been given the chance to take it further?
Look no further – we have an experienced team, who are looking for a new team member to welcome onboard.
Salary: £40 - £45K Basic + Benefits package (25 days holiday, 5% pension matched, Health care, etc)
Location: Northampton. Hybrid work pattern: 2 - 3 days on average in the office; less if more remote, but we do like to build the team culture up in the early days, so “within a sensible distance of Northampton”, would be good.
Start date: ASAP.
You’ll be joining one of the 2 Scrum teams to be the owner of QA & testing functionality within your team – working on our state-of-the art Cloud based Software platform. Performing Testing on new feature development; executing, maintaining & extending testing scripts + working closely with the BA’s & wider product team.
You will also be working closely with the other QA Test Engineer & the Solutions Architect & Test Engineer Architect. In time, we would hope to develop your automation scripting skills to the level of designing your own frameworks & contributing heavily to the overall library test suite.
A very good opportunity for the right person to really extend & expand their software testing career!
Please apply now & pop me over your CV for consideration!
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.
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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: Software Development
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for QA Test Engineer roles across hireful'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 Software Development.
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 £45,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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