The Role
Designs, plans, and executes manual and automated testing for proprietary software systems. Responsibilities include UI, API, integration, load, regression, compatibility, accessibility, and cross-platform testing; developing automation frameworks; managing defects and Jira tickets; analyzing requirements; supporting Agile ceremonies; improving testing processes; and mentoring junior team members. The role also provides occasional DevOps and helpdesk support while ensuring software quality and adherence to testing best practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Automation) is responsible for the design, development, and execution of quality assurance processes for proprietary software systems, ensuring the delivery of high quality applications through meticulous testing efforts. This role involves defining, planning, and implementing comprehensive test strategies that incorporate both manual and automated testing methodologies. The Senior QA Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to conduct rigorous testing processes, including UI, load, integration, and API testing, while managing testing priorities and contributing to the improvement of testing practices and documentation to support the growth of Anthesis' digital services. The focus is on ensuring adherence to best practices and driving continuous improvement in testing methodologies. Additionally, the Senior QA Engineer (Automation) provides guidance to junior team members as needed, leveraging strong technical expertise and a hands-on approach to testing and defect management. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong technical skills in testing, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle. They must be self-organized, self motivated, detail-oriented, and highly responsible for quality, with the ability to work independently under pressure to achieve success in complex projects. An interest in sustainability and experience in multicultural environments further enhance effectiveness in this role.
Key Responsibilities
• Test Planning and Execution
o Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure product quality.
o Lead the definition, creation, and execution of manual test cases for functional, UI/UX, API, regression, and compatibility testing.
o Conduct various types of testing, including UI, load, integration, regression, and API endpoint testing, ensuring a thorough evaluation of software.
• Collaboration and Requirement Analysis
o Work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, identify test scenarios, and prioritize testing efforts.
o Actively participate in Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Reviews, and Retrospectives to ensure alignment with team goals.
o Analyze user stories and use cases for validity and feasibility, providing feedback to enhance testing coverage.
o Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure product quality.
o Lead the definition, creation, and execution of manual test cases for functional, UI/UX, API, regression, and compatibility testing.
o Conduct various types of testing, including UI, load, integration, regression, and API endpoint testing, ensuring a thorough evaluation of software.
• Collaboration and Requirement Analysis
o Work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, identify test scenarios, and prioritize testing efforts.
o Actively participate in Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Reviews, and Retrospectives to ensure alignment with team goals.
o Analyze user stories and use cases for validity and feasibility, providing feedback to enhance testing coverage.
• Testing Automation and Process Improvement
o Automate tests where possible to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
o Develop and maintain best practices and processes to enhance testing methodologies.
o Automate tests where possible to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
o Develop and maintain best practices and processes to enhance testing methodologies.
• Defect Management and Troubleshooting
o Report and track defects using bug tracking tools and assist with debugging and troubleshooting.
o Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve defects efficiently.
o Report and track defects using bug tracking tools and assist with debugging and troubleshooting.
o Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve defects efficiently.
• Ticket Management and Documentation
o Manage testing priorities by coordinating with Product Owners to prioritize testing tickets based on project requirements.
o Oversee Jira maintenance, ensuring accurate tracking of testing progress, results, and defects.
o Provide detailed documentation to support testing efforts and assist in project management.
o Manage testing priorities by coordinating with Product Owners to prioritize testing tickets based on project requirements.
o Oversee Jira maintenance, ensuring accurate tracking of testing progress, results, and defects.
o Provide detailed documentation to support testing efforts and assist in project management.
• Support and Mentoring
o Offer operational support, including DevOps and helpdesk assistance as needed.
o Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering knowledge-sharing and skill development.
o Offer operational support, including DevOps and helpdesk assistance as needed.
o Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering knowledge-sharing and skill development.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- With 5+ years of experience in software testing, including both manual and automated testing. Technical Expertise
- Advanced knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes with experience in crossfunctional team collaboration.
- Extensive experience in API testing (RESTful, SOAP), functional testing, UI/UX testing, crossbrowser testing, regression testing, and web accessibility testing. Proficiency in testing tools such as XRay, Postman, JMeter, Selenium, and Jira. Experience in creating and managing automation frameworks using languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI for automated test execution.
- Strong knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience with branching strategies.
- Expertise in bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) with the ability to document and communicate issues effectively.
- Basic knowledge of SQL for database querying and backend validation.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Shell, PowerShell, or Python for automation tasks. Testing Specializations
- Experience in testing complex, highly configurable systems involving mathematical calculations.
- Cross-browser and cross-platform testing across different operating systems and mobile platforms.
About
Our commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating across 22 countries and 44 office locations with offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US. We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to your application process, or need this job advert in a different format, just let us know and we’ll be happy to help.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, including manual and automated testing
- Advanced knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes and cross-functional collaboration
- Experience with API, functional, UI/UX, cross-browser, regression, and web accessibility testing
- Proficiency with XRay, Postman, JMeter, Selenium, and Jira
- Experience creating and managing automation frameworks using Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
- Strong knowledge of Git and branching strategies
- Expertise with bug tracking systems such as Jira or Bugzilla
- Basic SQL knowledge for database querying and backend validation
- Familiarity with Shell, PowerShell, or Python scripting for automation
- Experience testing complex, highly configurable systems involving mathematical calculations
- Experience with cross-browser and cross-platform testing across operating systems and mobile platforms
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The Company
What We Do
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. We seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, companies, and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world. The company combines the reach of big professional services groups with the deep expertise of boutiques. Anthesis has clients across industry sectors from corporate multinationals such as Reckitt Benckiser, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face and Target, and also supports early-stage companies through Anthesis Ventures. The company brings together 1250+ experts with 45 offices located in 23 countries including Andorra, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the US.
