QAT Analyst
Scrumconnect Consulting • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
**Role & seniority: ** QAT Engineer (SFIA Level 4); quality assurance/testing within agile delivery
**Stack/tools: ** HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js; automated testing tools/frameworks; CI/CD pipelines
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Develop, maintain, and execute automated and manual test cases
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Perform functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing; identify/document defects
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Support/maintain automated testing frameworks and contribute to CI/CD automated validation
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Must-have skills:
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QA/testing experience across software development lifecycle
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Strong understanding of regression, integration, and functional testing
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CI/CD awareness and agile delivery familiarity (sprint planning/refinement/ceremonies)
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Analytical/problem-solving skills; clear communication and collaboration
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Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js
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Nice-to-haves:
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Experience implementing/testing within established automated testing frameworks
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Experience with test standards/process continuous improvement (explicitly referenced)
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Location & work type: Not specified; active SC security clearance required.
Full Description
About Scrumconnect
Scrumconnect is a leading digital transformation consultancy helping public and private sector organisations deliver innovative, user-centred digital services. We combine agile delivery, modern engineering practices, and deep domain expertise to create solutions that improve outcomes for millions of users.
Role Overview
We are seeking a QAT Engineer (SFIA Level 4) to join our growing engineering team. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of digital services by developing and executing automated and manual testing activities across the software development lifecycle. Working closely with developers, product managers, and delivery teams, you will help embed quality throughout the development process and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing practices.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and execute automated and manual test cases. Perform functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing. Support the implementation and maintenance of automated testing frameworks. Identify, investigate, and document defects and quality issues. Collaborate with engineers and product teams to ensure quality requirements are met. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated validation processes. Participate in sprint planning, refinement, and agile ceremonies. Support continuous improvement of testing standards and processes.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience working in Quality Assurance and Testing environments. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js. Experience using automated testing tools and frameworks. Understanding of regression, integration, and functional testing practices. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile delivery methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Additional Information
SFIA Level: 4
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
