Quality Assurance Engineer

DXC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Quality Assurance (Test) Engineer to ensure the quality of software applications. The successful candidate will design and execute test plans, perform various test types, and collaborate with development teams. With at least three years of experience and a solid understanding of software testing methodologies, this role offers competitive salary and benefits including private medical insurance and a focus on employee development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Pension contribution schemes

Qualifications

• 3+ years practical experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies.
• Willingness to travel to client locations if required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases.
• Perform various types of testing: functional, regression, integration.
• Collaborate with developers and project managers to resolve issues.

Skills

Experience with manual testing

Automation testing tools (Selenium)

Knowledge of scripting languages (Java, Python)

Test management tools (JIRA)

Agile and DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

JIRA

Job description

**Job Description:****\*\*Due to the customer requirements successful applicants must be eligible for high level UK Security clearance. \*\*Some travel to DXC & Customer sites maybe required.\*\***Quality Assurance (Test) Engineer - IntermediateRole SummaryAs part of our overall investment and growth strategy in the UK we are hiring Quality Assurance Engineers (Testers)to join our team.· You will work to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications and IT systems through systematic testing, identifying defects, and verifying that requirements are met.· Over time you’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of assignments across a broad portfolio of client from many sectors e.g., Public Sector, Health, Finance, Energy, Transport, Retail, and Manufacturing.· You’ll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively with business units and multidisciplinary teams.Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:· Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases based on functional and technical specifications.· Perform different types of testing: functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance.· Identify, document, and track defects using appropriate tools· Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project managers to resolve issues.· Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices.· Participate in requirement reviews and provide feedback on testability.· Automate test cases where applicable using industry leading tools.· Prepare test reports and communicate results to stakeholders.· Mentor junior team members.Essential Skills/Qualifications/Attributes:· 3+ years practical experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer (Tester)· Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies (e.g. Unit Testing, System Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing)· Experience with manual and· Experience with automation testing tools e.g. Selenium· Experience with test management tools (E.g. JIRA, HP QC/ALM)· Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python)· Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.· Familiarity with using and producing standard artefacts / deliverables such as Test Plans, Test Case Design, Test Data Definition, Test Scripts/ Specification, Test Reporting etc· Willingness to travel to client locations if required· Eligibility for UK secure clearanceDesirable Skills/Qualifications/Attributes:· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).· ITSQB Foundation Level certification· Experience of public cloud· Knowledge of software development languagesDXC Technology helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid cloud environments. With decades of driving innovation, the world’s largest companies trust DXC to deploy the enterprise technology solutions todeliver new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experiences. Learn more about the DXC story and our focus on people, customers, and operational execution at www.dxc.technologyDXC as an EmployerAs an award-winning, industry-leading, Technology firm we offer some of the best experiences for our employees and clients. We offer very competitive salaries coupled with an exciting benefits package including private medical insurance, gym membership discounts, pension contribution schemes and much more! We believe in nurturing an environment of continuous growth and development, with free training from our expansive upskilling library available to all our employees at any time.We encourage applications from those who may require flexibility in their working life for whatever reason, and/or those who are returning to the workplace. We’re committed to providing this flexibility on a long-term basis.DXC Technology is committed to the development of a fully inclusive and sustainable workforce. All applications for employment are assessed purely on merit, against the capabilities and competencies required for the role. DXC Technology does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, race, faith, or sexual orientation. For more information of our Awards and Recognitions: https://dxc.com/us/en/about-us/awards-and-recognitionAt DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available ***.***DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. 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