The Role
Lead QA efforts for web and cloud-based education products, designing and executing functional, API, ETL, automated and non-functional tests. Build automation frameworks, mentor QA team members, manage testing activities and timelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and report quality metrics to improve product reliability and performance.
Summary Generated by Built In
ParentPay Group is Europe’s leading software product company and the UK’s largest education technology business. We are on a mission to bring next-generation innovation to positively impact on the lives of millions of parents, teachers, and students every day in over 49 countries.
Our market leading products use cutting edge cloud-based technology to streamline school processes, including secure web and mobile apps that enable secure online payments for school items such as meals, trips, clubs and uniform, improve parental engagement, simplify meal management and - through our product SIMS - collect and manage a database of student information and core school operations.
ParentPay Group’s new offices in Pune are a fantastic tech hub for those looking to boost their careers in software product development.
Our bright team FastTrack their career with international exposure and ways of working based on agile development best practices from globally renowned technology consultancies.
Key Responsibilities
- Hands-on experience in functional, API and ETL testing
- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools (Python, Selenium, Testcafe, Supertest, Gatling, Browserstack,JMeter, etc)
- Strong knowledge of common web application technologies (Azure, AWS etc.)
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools and processes
- Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
- Knowledge of Non-functional testing Performance testing, Usability testing, User Acceptance Testing. etc
- Ability to create and execute End to end test scenarios.
- Strong communication skills to report and document test results.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
· Proven 8+ years of work experience in software quality assurance, especially web applications
· Lead and mentor QA team members, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
· Manage and coordinate all testing activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and standards
· Develop and implement innovative testing strategies, including automation frameworks, to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality goals and ensure alignment with project objectives.
· Monitor and report on key quality metrics, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
· Advocate for best practices in QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
· Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously elevate QA standards
About
At ParentPay Group, we believe that when schools run well, students thrive. That’s why we’ve spent decades building the operating system that supports well‑run schools – a seamless layer of tools, insights, and support that makes school life simpler for teachers, leaders, caterers, parents, and students alike.From cashless payments and parent engagement to catering management, library systems, and MIS platforms, we connect the everyday parts of education through simple, secure, and connected tools. What began as a way to make school payments easier has grown into Europe’s leading EdTech group – trusted by over 20,000 schools and 9 million users across the UK and Europe.Every day, our platforms process millions of payments, messages, and data points, quietly working in the background so schools can shine out front. Together, we’re helping schools save time, cut costs, and create more time for learning.ParentPay Group is more than a collection of brands. We are a group of people dedicated to supporting well‑run schools and giving time back to teachers, parents, caterers, admin staff – and most importantly, to students.
Skills Required
- Hands-on experience in functional, API and ETL testing
- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools (Python, Selenium, TestCafe, Supertest, Gatling, BrowserStack, JMeter)
- Strong knowledge of common web application technologies (Azure, AWS)
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools and processes
- Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
- Knowledge of non-functional testing including performance, usability, and user acceptance testing
- Ability to create and execute end-to-end test scenarios
- Strong communication skills to report and document test results
- Proven 8+ years of work experience in software quality assurance, especially web applications
- Lead and mentor QA team members, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement
- Manage and coordinate all testing activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and standards
- Develop and implement innovative testing strategies, including automation frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality goals and ensure alignment with project objectives
- Monitor and report on key quality metrics, providing actionable insights to stakeholders
- Advocate for best practices in QA methodologies, tools, and processes
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously elevate QA standards
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The Company
What We Do
ParentPay Group is a leading European EdTech company that provides an integrated ecosystem of technologies for educational institutions. Their services include data management, cashless payments, parent engagement, meal management, and library systems. Their mission is to streamline administrative tasks for schools, allowing educators to save time and focus on teaching and supporting students, ultimately aiming to create more time for learning.
