QA Engineer (Tester, English)

Top 3 reasons to join us

• Competitive salary, chance to work in Northwich UK
• Extended health care including family
• Company paid certifications

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION 

• Write and execute manual test scenarios from Agile story acceptance criteria and Waterfall Specification to ensure application quality 
• Design, develop, and execute manual test cases based on Agile user stories and Waterfall specifications. 
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and usability testing to ensure high-quality application releases. 
• Identify, document, and track defects, inconsistencies, and usability issues in collaboration with developers and product teams. 
• Conduct exploratory testing to identify edge cases, potential security loopholes, and performance bottlenecks.
• Ensure compliance with testing best practices, industry standards, and security guidelines. 
• Participate in test planning, effort estimation, risk assessment, and test strategy discussions.
• Write and execute automation testing scripts for automated regression testing 
• Achieve accreditation in quality analysis for web application
• Research and document innovative manual testing approaches for CMS-driven web applications (Drupal, Kentico, Sitefinity, Sitecore).   

TASKS WILL INCLUDE 

• Evaluate test results and accurately record defects using Jira & Zephyr 
• Create and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test reports for web and mobile applications. 
• Perform UI/UX testing, cross-browser testing, and responsive testing for various devices and screen resolutions. 
• Execute API testing manually using tools like Postman. 
• Validate application behavior against business requirements and compliance standards.
• Conduct compatibility testing across different OS, browsers, and mobile devices. 
• Accurately log defects using Jira & Zephyr, ensuring clear reproduction steps and impact analysis. 
• Work closely with development, product management, and support teams to ensure defects are resolved efficiently. 
• Assist in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and provide detailed feedback. 
• Participate in test documentation. 
• Test mobile/web apps for validation errors, SEO errors, real-world latency optimization errors, “China Banned Word” errors, 
• Write/run Selenium scripts to test multiple device/browser combinations accurately. 
• Write/run Jmeter scripts to performance test platforms & applications 
• Other activities as instructed by management 
• Perform database validation to ensure data integrity and consistency if needed.  

Your skills and experience

Must have: 

• Professional business English 
• Degrees in IT / computer sciences or equivalent. 
• Hands-on experience with testing services (Browserstack, Crossbrowsertesting, Blazemeter, Visual Testing) 
• Experience with testing systems (Zephyr, Selenium, Jmeter) 
• Detailed and meticulous attention to detail with the abilities to work independently and able cope with pressure
• Must be adaptable, self-motivated, solution oriented and eager to learn new technology 
• Strong knowledge of manual testing methodologies, SDLC, STLC, and defect lifecycle. 
• Ability to write and execute detailed test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts. 
• Experience in testing responsive web applications and mobile applications. 

Nice to have: 

• Any ISTQB certification is a big plus
• Any CMS knowledge

Why you'll love working here

• Welcoming Atmosphere: Thrive in a friendly and supportive workplace that fosters collaboration and creativity.
• Prime Location: Enjoy the convenience of shops and cafes right in the building for your daily needs.
• Exciting Projects: Work on diverse, challenging, and impactful projects that keep you engaged and growing.
• Global Perspective: Be part of an international team and broaden your professional horizons.
• Tech Essentials: Choose between a company-provided Laptop or MacBook for seamless productivity.
• Career Growth: Access company-funded training and certifications to stay ahead in your field.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn a salary that reflects your qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Benefit from extended health care plans that include your family.
• Full Insurance Support: Receive a full salary social insurance contribution for your financial peace of mind.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 5-day work week with the flexibility of one work-from-home day.
• Inclusive Culture: Experience an open, western-style company culture that values transparency and innovation.