Senior QA Engineer
Kitman Labs • Manchester, England, United Kingdom
**Role & seniority: ** Senior QA Tester (SaaS/applications), cross-functional quality role
**Stack/tools: ** Manual + automated testing; Agile testing; JIRA (or equivalent) for defect tracking; may use various test tools; potential ISTQB (nice-to-have); SQL/database knowledge (nice-to-have)
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Create, agree, and execute test plans and test cases (manual/automated)
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Collaborate with Engineering and Product across the SDLC to assess feature quality and verify requirements
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Identify, document, and analyze defects/bugs, reporting results and feeding back into engineering decisions
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Must-have skills:
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Strong attention to detail and quality focus
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Solid SDLC knowledge and Agile testing experience
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Experience with functional, regression, system, and UAT testing
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Proven QA experience (QA Tester or similar)
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Ability to manage test cases/plans and write detailed bug documentation
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Competent with defect tracking tools (JIRA or equivalent)
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Nice-to-haves:
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Automation testing familiarity
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Agile framework familiarity; self-directed work style
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Communication/presentation skills
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ISTQB Foundation or equivalent
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Broader test types/tooling experience
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SQL/database knowledge and analytical problem-solving
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Location & work type: Remote, with occasional recommended face-to-face gatherings
Full Description
Kitman Labs is the performance intelligence company, disrupting and transforming the way the sports industry uses data to unlock the potential of the world's top athletes. Driven by a passion to innovate in the areas of sports performance, analytics and user experience, we have assembled a team of the industry's top data scientists, sports performance scientists, product specialists and engineers. Kitman Labs' advanced Intelligence Platform (iP) is now used by over 2000 teams in 50 leagues on 6 continents, including the NFL, Premier League, National Women's Soccer League and MLS.
The Role Are you passionate about quality? Are you competent in executing test cases & passionate about SaaS products, applications & systems? We are looking for a Senior QA Tester to join our team to work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout our software development lifecycle, to help us assess & improve our software quality through manual and automated testing. As a QA Tester in Kitman Labs you will use your attention to detail and passion for quality to understand product requirements and develop comprehensive test plans that will deliver robust systems to our clients \n
We will expect you to; Work directly with Engineering and Product to deliver high quality features to our clients Work cross functionally to participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle from planning to execution of tests Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyse results Evaluate product code according to specifications Identify test scenarios based on requirements Develop and agree test plans with product and engineering leadership Review test results and provide feedback to team leadership Identify software bugs and provide analysis to drive quality within the team Act as the voice of quality within the team at all times
Must have skills; Focused on quality with a strong attention to detail Knowledge of the SDLC Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Tester or similar role Experience with Agile testing methodologies. Proficiency in creating, executing, and managing test cases and test plans. Understanding of functional, regression, system, and user acceptance testing. Experience with defect tracking and management tools like JIRA, or equivalent. Strong ability to identify and report bugs, along with detailed documentation of issues.
Nice to have skills; Familiarity with Agile frameworks and Automation testing is a plus Self motivated with the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team Communication and presentation skills ISTQB Foundation level certification or equivalent Experience with different test types Expertise using different test tools Knowledge of databases and SQL Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
\n Benefits At Kitman Labs we pride ourselves on being the best and working with the best, so it should be no surprise that we are also dedicated to keeping the best through building a world-class work culture.
We truly believe that a successful company begins through having an outstanding and inspiring culture, so our benefits reflect this
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Competitive salary
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Health insurance for employee & dependants
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Meaningful equity
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Pension Plan
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Life Cover
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Income protection
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Wellbeing benefits
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Location
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While this role allows for remote work, occasional face-to-face-gatherings are recommended.
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Diversity
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In addition to building a team with diverse skill-sets, Kitman Labs is committed to hiring people with diverse backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on age, civil or family status, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please let us know.
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