Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Catena Media • Sliema, Central Region, Malta
**Role & seniority: ** Senior QA Engineer (manual + automation), supporting QA across multiple web and WordPress projects in Agile teams
**Stack/tools: **
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Testing: manual test cases, automation contributions
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WordPress: themes/plugins/custom code testing, WP debugging/tools (e.g., WP debugging tools)
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Performance/SEO: Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals, performance tools
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Issue tracking: Jira
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Tech basics: HTML, CSS, JavaScript; PHP (plus)
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Perform functional, UI/UX, and performance testing for WordPress websites
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Validate responsiveness (devices/browsers) and check theme/plugin/custom-code layout/broken elements
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Identify bugs and ensure reporting via Jira with documentation of test cases, issues, and improvements
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Must-have skills:
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WordPress testing experience (themes/plugins)
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Cross-browser + responsive testing
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QA methodology knowledge and Agile process experience
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Strong manual test case writing and documentation
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Jira-based bug tracking and clear communication
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Attention to detail (including minor issues, web best practices)
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Nice-to-haves:
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Basic HTML/CSS/JavaScript/PHP (PHP familiarity as a plus)
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Automation testing experience
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Experience with accessibility/security/compliance verification using industry standards
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Lighthouse and/or other performance tools expertise
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Location & work type: Not specified in the provided text.
Full Description
We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer with strong experience in both manual and automation testing to support QA activities across a variety of web projects and Wordpress websites. The role includes working within Agile sprints, writing and executing detailed test cases, contributing to automated testing, and producing user documentation after successful testing.
YOUR CHALLENGE
- Conduct functional, UI/UX, and performance testing for WordPress websites.
- Test website responsiveness across different devices and browsers.
- Identify bugs, layout inconsistencies, and broken elements in themes, plugins, and custom code.
- Ensure SEO best practices and Core Web Vitals are met.
- Verify website security, accessibility, and compliance with industry standards.
- Document test cases, issues, and improvements.
- Track bugs and issues using tools such as Jira, ensuring thorough reporting and follow-up.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA team members to ensure quality throughout the development cycle.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining high standards and test coverage.
TO DO IT, YOU WILL NEED
- Experience testing WordPress websites, themes, and plugins.
- Strong understanding of cross-browser and responsive testing.
- Familiarity with website performance tools.
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP (a plus).
- Experience with testing tools like Lighthouse, or WP debugging tools.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to spot issues of all levels, including trivial issues that most people would overlook; attention for best web practices.
- Solid understanding of QA methodologies, and Agile development processes.
- Experience writing clear and organized manual test cases and documentation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Comfortable working on multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
