QA Engineer - Software Development Lifecycle

Job Role

Lorien's Utilities client is seeking a skilled QA Engineer to join their team on a 6 month contract. The role will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through manual and automated testing techniques.

The QA Engineer will work closely with delivery leads, developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software that meets customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Execute comprehensive test suites, including functional, regression, integration, user acceptance testing and non-functional.

Analyse test results, identify and document defects, and track them through to resolution.

Perform exploratory testing to uncover unexpected issues.

Participate in user story reviews and provide feedback on testability and requirements.

Requirements

Proven experience in manual and automated testing.

Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.

Strong planning and organisation skills.

Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.

Experience of using Azure DevOps.

Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Experience with programming/scripting languages.

Experience with working with APIs.

Experience with SQL and relational databases.

Experience of handling data structure.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Attention to detail and a strong work ethic.