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• Role Overview

As aLead Software QA Engineerat Aqovia, you will take on a critical dual role in both contributing hands-on software engineering projects and leading our Quality Assurance Chapter. 

As a contributor on an engineering project you will work, day-to-day, in a cross-functional squads practising DevSecOps squads. Your role will be to act as the quality ‘gate-keeper’. You will be involved through the full software lifecycle from analysing requirements through release engineering and production support. 

As a chapter lead, you will act as a servant-leader of the  QA engineers, shaping standardised QA practices to ensure we are scalable, efficient and aligned to industry best practices. In particular, you will champion a ‘shift left’ approach to QA and relentless focus on automation across the discipline. You will also provide mentoring to other QA engineers. 

Why Aqovia?

At Aqovia, we are at the forefront of delivering innovative software solutions for businesses across industries. Our mission is to ensure the highest levels of quality in every product we develop, providing scalable, secure, and highly reliable software systems to meet our clients' evolving needs. We strive for continuous improvement and best-in-class engineering practices, fostering an environment where collaboration, learning, and personal growth are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the servant-leader for the QA chapter, fostering collaboration and standardisation across QA engineers working on different projects and squads.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to QA engineers across various teams to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Direct Involvement in projects and as an individual contributor: participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, 3 amigos, retrospectives, etc), performing hands-on exploratory testing, designing and implementing test cases, and collaborating with team members to meet project timelines and quality goals.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the chapter and more widely in the company, facilitating training sessions, workshops, and tech talks.
• Drive the evolution of QA as a discipline within the company, focusing on continuous improvement, defining standards, the adoption of modern, automated testing techniques and a shift-left approach.
• Act as a point of contact for technical leads, product owners, and stakeholders for all things related to QA and testing.
• Continuously improve the QA process by integrating feedback, metrics, and new testing tools/technologies.
• Define and measure key QA metrics such as test coverage, defect leakage rates, test execution times, and regression rates.
• Communicate progress and challenges with company-wide QA practices to senior management and project stakeholders.

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Extensive QA Experience:Minimum of 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with 3+ years in a lead role, including hands-on testing and individual contributor responsibilities.
• Automation Expertise:Strong knowledge of managing, implementing and reporting on cases in a fully automation fashion as part of CI pipelines. This must including using web automation testing frameworks preferably Playwright.Sh as (e.g., Selenium,, JUnit, TestNG, or similar).
• Test Management Tools:Proficiency in using tools like JIRA, TestRail, or similar for managing test cases and reporting.
• Programming Languages:Experience with one or more programming languages such as C#,Python and JavaScript.
• Agile Methodologies:Familiar with working in truly agile development practices and committed to lean and agile engineering practices. 
• Testing Types:Strong experience in functional, regression, data validation, performance, security, and API testing.

Soft Skills:

• Analytical Mindset:Ability to think critically and analytically to diagnose issues, troubleshoot failures, and optimise processes.
• Professional communicationskills are essential. Candidates must possess excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively manage business interactions and maintain a professional tone in all commercial correspondence.
• Collaboration:Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with development, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality software.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field(or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience with cloud environments (Azure, Azure, GCP) and related testing strategies. 
• ISTQB Certification or other relevant QA certifications.
• Experience of release engineering. 
• Experience with mobile testing (iOS/Android) and web applications. 
• Experience of testing data integrations / transformations / AI models

Joining Aqovia means:

• Making a real difference:You'll be part of a team developing solutions that empower businesses while contributing to sustainable practices.
• Growth opportunities:We invest in our employees' development and offer a path for career advancement.
• Collaborative culture:We value teamwork, open communication, and a supportive environment.
• Competitive benefits package:Including healthcare, paid for gym membership, pension scheme, perkbox and more.

Embark on a journey with Aqovia, where your client management and engagement expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of technology solutions.

If you're a technically adept problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and shares our commitment to positive impact, we encourage you to apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aqovia, we believe in the strength of diversity. We strive to reflect the varied markets we serve and foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to embracing all forms of diversity across our organisation.