Software QA Engineer - Life Sciences & Automation (Oxford)

Frontier Developments plc; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A scientific technology company in Oxford is seeking a Software Test Engineer to ensure high-quality products. The role involves developing test plans, executing various testing types, and collaborating with product teams. Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 3 years in software testing. Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible time off, and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Onsite gym facilities

Private healthcare and dental coverage

Inclusive culture

Mental health support

Pension scheme

Exclusive discounts and deals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years as a Software Test/QA Engineer.
• Experience with both white box and black box testing.
• Hands-on experience in automating test cases.
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute software test plans.
• Perform different types of software testing.
• Identify and report bugs.
• Collaborate with product managers on requirements.
• Continuously improve QA processes.

Skills

Software testing

Automation

Agile/SCRUM

Bug reporting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Python

JavaScript

Cucumber

Cypress

Job description

A scientific technology company in Oxford is seeking a Software Test Engineer to ensure high-quality products. The role involves developing test plans, executing various testing types, and collaborating with product teams. Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 3 years in software testing. Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible time off, and comprehensive health coverage.