Software Quality Engineer I

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HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people's lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 12 months 

Work set up: Hybrid

Our client in the software quality assurance/software testing industry. is looking for a Software Quality Engineer I with experience to develop and implement automated test assets, ensuring overall solution quality and alignment with enterprise testing standards.

What you will do:

• Use the automation framework and predefined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop, and implement reusable automated test assets to quality-assure the solution and its architecture.
• Apply strong working knowledge of Front End and API automation, as well as Performance Testing (NFT), using tools such as Selenium, Appium, Healenium, RestAssured, and JMeter.
• Build and foster strong relationships with peers, subject matter experts, developers, product owners, and stakeholders through transparent communication aligned to organisational values.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance Leads, Practise Leads, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to meet client expectations.
• Liaise with stakeholders across Group Technology to build aligned networks that support new ways of working.
• Contribute to retrospective reviews to drive efficiencies and improve delivery quality.
• Actively participate in planning, estimation, and sizing of products, features, and stories.
• Deliver well-structured quality assurance solutions aligned to enterprise quality standards within agreed timelines.
• Report and manage issue resolution timeously to prevent unplanned expenses and stability issues post-deployment.
• Contribute to breaking down business needs into manageable features, stories, and epics.
• Participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, test estimation, and acceptance criteria definition.
• Discuss low-level design and functional requirements with QA Leads and Architects to guide test automation approaches.
• Collaborate with Core Technical Teams to enhance automation frameworks and overall platforms.
• Develop automation code using the automation test kit and implement solutions with adequate sprint coverage.
• Ensure test automation solutions meet architectural and development standards, supporting reusability and scalability.
• Catalogue and store automation test code according to governance standards, ensuring artefacts are easily obtainable.
• Integrate test automation into DevOps pipelines and execute automated test suites.
• Log defects using predefined defect management processes, ensuring accurate and detailed root cause information.
• Identify potential product risks and communicate mitigation factors to QA Leads.
• Report daily testing status to the squad.
• Collaborate on defect resolution and ensure root cause analysis is performed and documented.
• Participate in retrospectives and stakeholder showcases.
• Manage personal workload according to defined timelines and project expectations.
• Collaborate with peers and industry experts to stay current on technical advancements and their application in the ecosystem.
• Pursue continuous improvement in technical capabilities and mentor Software Test Engineers to develop their skills.
• Support the achievement of business strategy, organisational objectives, and values.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of expertise and ensure personal growth.
• Contribute to culture-building and corporate responsibility initiatives.
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models, and systems through agile thinking.

• 3–5 years of professional experience in software quality engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of Front End and API test automation.
• Experience with Performance Testing (NFT).
• Proficiency with automation tools including Selenium, Appium, Healenium, RestAssured, and JMeter.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of DevOps pipelines, defect management processes, and automation best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.