At AKQA we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.
You will love working in a team of highly skilled people, all with strong opinions about various technologies, frameworks and approaches to delivery. You will be able to articulate your ideas to your colleagues effectively and will take on board the ideas of others. You will thrive when faced with new challenges and will constantly look to improve clients’ deliverables.
As a Senior QA Engineer, you are responsible for ensuring that all projects are delivered to specification and quality
goals by leveraging tools, frameworks and programmatic techniques. An ideal candidate for this role matches the
following role requirements and carries the below qualities & characteristics.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- 6+ years of experience in QA with at least 3+ years in applying tools, frameworks and programmatic techniques to quality assurance of web, mobile web, and mobile apps.
- Expertise in executing manual test cases and scripts for products under development using test management/ tracking tools.
- Strong experience in implementing QA automation using code-based frameworks such as Cypress / Playwright.
- Strong experience with codeless automation tools such as Ghost Inspector.
- Experience testing web services / APIs using API automation testing tools such as Postman.
- Experience testing emails using Litmus / Email On Acid.
- Experience in one or more NFR testing areas such as Security, Load and Performance using tools like JMeter, Load Runner and OWASP.
- Experience in integrating QA automation / NFR scripts with DevOps tools such as Jenkins / Teamcity.
- Experience using CMS systems such as AEM & Contentful as part of the technology solution - either in a Traditional or Headless implementation.
- Experience using QA Cloud / SaaS platforms such as Applitools / Saucelabs / BrowserStack
- Experience in estimating, planning and coordinating testing activities for small to medium complexity projects.
- Experience in creating detailed test plans and test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.
- Exposure to web accessibility testing and client-side performance testing.
QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Versatile and able to adapt to frequently changing schedules and priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Strong oral and written communication; able to communicate effectively within a company’s diverse culture.
- Ability to make decisions and assertiveness.
- Proactive learner with a diverse interest across different QA tools & techniques.
- Passionate about Quality
- Teamwork
We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of QA experience with at least 3+ years applying automation tools, frameworks and programmatic QA techniques
- Execute manual test cases and scripts using test management/tracking tools
- Implement QA automation using code-based frameworks such as Cypress or Playwright
- Experience with codeless automation tools such as Ghost Inspector
- API testing and automation using tools such as Postman
- Email testing experience using Litmus or Email On Acid
- Experience in NFR testing areas (security, load, performance) using JMeter, LoadRunner, OWASP
- Integrate QA automation and NFR scripts with DevOps tools such as Jenkins or TeamCity
- Experience using CMS systems such as AEM and Contentful (traditional or headless)
- Experience with QA Cloud/SaaS platforms such as Applitools, SauceLabs, BrowserStack
- Estimating, planning and coordinating testing activities for small to medium complexity projects
- Create detailed test plans and test cases from functional and non-functional requirements
- Exposure to web accessibility testing and client-side performance testing
AKQA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AKQA and has not been reviewed or approved by AKQA.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include fully paid parental leave for all parents, adoption support, and family leave for caregiving needs. Additional supports such as subsidized backup childcare and regional enhancements reinforce family care.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple plan options with full preventive care, mental‑health resources, and dental and vision coverage. Some regions provide 24/7 virtual doctor access and supplementary healthcare budgets for services not covered by insurance.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑away provisions include generous paid holidays with increases over tenure and a companywide year‑end closure. Special, study, and event‑based leave (e.g., weddings, moving) broaden the range of available time off.
AKQA Insights
What We Do
The imaginative application of art and science. AKQA is a design and communications company that employs 2,200 professionals in 29 studios across five continents. Awarded two Cannes Lion Grand Prix’s in 2019, and recently named by Gartner and Forrester as one of the world’s leading experience design and innovation agencies.
