Exploratory QA Engineer for Distributed Systems & Cloud

Cirata, plc.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A data analytics firm in Belfast is seeking a Technical QA Engineer who excels in exploratory testing and has strong Linux skills. The candidate will build and configure testing environments, create custom tools, and investigate complex issues. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and a proven background in technical QA. The role emphasizes strong problem-solving and communication skills within a dynamic data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Comfortable and proficient on the Linux command line.
• Proven experience in technical QA with an exploratory testing focus.
• Able to clearly articulate complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure test environments using automation frameworks.
• Create custom tools and scripts to support exploratory testing.
• Develop test plans based on gathered requirements.
• Conduct risk-first exploratory testing and document findings.
• Investigate and report issues swiftly to the engineering team.

Skills

Linux command line proficiency

Exploratory testing

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Job description

A data analytics firm in Belfast is seeking a Technical QA Engineer who excels in exploratory testing and has strong Linux skills. The candidate will build and configure testing environments, create custom tools, and investigate complex issues. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and a proven background in technical QA. The role emphasizes strong problem-solving and communication skills within a dynamic data-driven environment.