QA Engineer (Contract) needed at Vista Group

About the role

Deliver Working Software

• Define, implement, and evolve the overall test strategy for our products, ensuring comprehensive test coverage
• Design, build, and maintain scalable, and reusable automated test frameworks integrated into our CI/CD pipeline
• Author and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases (manual and automated) to test desktop, web, and mobile applications
• Set up, execute, and analyse performance and load testing scenarios to ensure application scalability and stability
• Identify, document, and track defects with clarity and precision using tools like Jira; collaborate with the development team to ensure timely resolution

Team Collaboration and Participation

• Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers to understand requirements and define acceptance criteria
• Actively participate in all agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Provide clear updates on testing progress, quality status, and risks to stakeholders
• Mentor and support other Test Engineers, sharing knowledge, conducting test case reviews, and promoting best practices

Process Improvement

• Champion QA best practices and drive continuous improvement in our testing processes, tools, and methodologies
• Proactively identify opportunities and lead initiatives to improve test efficiency and effectiveness
• Evaluate and recommend new testing technologies and tools to enhance our quality assurance capabilities

About you

• Extensive experience in a software quality assurance role
• Proven experience creating detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and extensive experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Proven experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Xray)
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and associated tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
• Strong knowledge of cross-browser / cross-device testing platforms (e.g. BrowserStack)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail
• Quality focused with a proactive ‘think outside the box’ mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Experience leading and mentoring, with a focus on helping others grow
• A desire to make the best software even better