Software QA Engineer
Peaple Talent · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- £45,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Remote Software QA Engineer role available.
- Focus on manual and automation testing.
- Involves security and customer experience focus.
- Requires BDD and test script experience.
- Up to £45,000 salary offered.
About the role
Software QA Engineer
Peaple Talent has partnered with a well-respected SaaS organisation looking for a Software QA Engineer. Our client is looking for someone with experience in manual and automation testing. If that’s you, then you could be exactly what they’re looking for!
The Role
Based remotely (with monthly visits to the South West Office), you will be reporting to the QA Manager and be tasked with the following:
- Manual and automated testing.
- Involved within the development of the solution to keep security foremost in mind, as well as ensuring a positive customer experience.
- Review user stories.
- Identify and feedback changes that would affect the user experience.
- Automate through BDD.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate for this Software QA Engineer role will have a background in:
- Reviewing user stories, technical specifications, and design documents.
- Identifying and feeding back on changes that would affect the user experience.
- Estimating and planning testing activities.
- Experience spotting variations from acceptance criteria.
- Identifying potential security vulnerabilities.
- Updating and recording results of testing and conveying the necessary details to the development team.
- Experience creating test scripts and managing automated testing capabilities such as BDD.
Does that sound like you? If so, we’d love to see your CV.
The Package
Basic salary: Up to £45,000 per annum.
Interested? If you think you’re right for this Software QA Engineer role, then click the ‘Apply Now’ button, send us your CV and we’ll consider you for the first round of interviews.
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Key skills/competency
- Software QA Engineer
- Manual Testing
- Automation Testing
- BDD (Behavior-Driven Development)
- SaaS
- Security Vulnerabilities
- User Experience
- Test Scripts
- User Stories
- Acceptance Criteria
Skills & topics
- Software QA Engineer
- Manual Testing
- Automation Testing
- BDD
- SaaS
- Security Testing
- User Experience
- Test Automation
- Remote Job
- UK Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight manual and automation testing experience, BDD skills, and SaaS background.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your understanding of user experience and security testing.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss test strategies, automation frameworks, and common security vulnerabilities.
- Showcase your BDD expertise: Demonstrate experience with creating and managing BDD test scripts.
- Network with the team: Connect with QA professionals at Peaple Talent or the client company on LinkedIn.
Technical preparation
Practice writing BDD scenarios.,Familiarize with SaaS testing principles.,Review common security vulnerabilities.,Develop automated test scripts.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging bug you found.,How do you handle conflicting requirements?,Explain your process for estimating tasks.,How do you ensure positive user experience?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Software QA Engineer role at Peaple Talent?
- This Software QA Engineer position is primarily remote, with an expectation of monthly visits to the South West office. This hybrid arrangement allows for flexibility while maintaining team connection.
- What salary can I expect for the Software QA Engineer role?
- The basic salary for this Software QA Engineer position is up to £45,000 per annum, depending on your experience and qualifications.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Software QA Engineer at this company?
- As a Software QA Engineer, you will conduct manual and automated testing, contribute to the development process with a focus on security and user experience, review user stories, and automate testing using BDD principles.
- What kind of testing experience is required for this Software QA Engineer job?
- The role requires a background in both manual and automation testing. Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automating tests is particularly important.
- How can I apply for the Software QA Engineer position?
- To apply for this Software QA Engineer role, click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your CV. This will allow Peaple Talent to consider you for the initial interview stage.
- Does this Software QA Engineer role involve international travel?
- The job description mentions monthly visits to a South West office in the UK. There is no indication of international travel requirements for this Software QA Engineer position.
- What specific skills are needed for the Software QA Engineer role?
- Key skills include reviewing user stories and technical documents, estimating test activities, identifying security vulnerabilities, creating test scripts, and managing automated testing capabilities like BDD.
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