Quality Assurance Engineer

Remote, UK

£33,000-£40,000

Tribal’s vision is to empower the world of education and we make it our mission to provide the software and services which underpin student success.

The Development Team supports this mission through the design, development and deployment of reliable, functionally rich and market leading software.

The role

We are looking for a dedicated QA Engineer to elevate the quality of Tribal software and surpass customer expectations using a variety of test methodologies. Join our team dedicated to continuous improvement!

Some of your key responsibilities will include to:

• Test systems using automated techniques on relevant products, and to contribute to product automation where appropriate
• Own the design of manual tests to verify system function as defined by product specifications/descriptions, and create and execute non-functional tests are required
• Provide input into the design of user acceptance criteria
• Provide feedback on the suitability of software for release, appropriately escalating risks and concerns
• Identify work practices which improve quality and efficiency in the software testing cycle
• Work with developers and analysts to understand impact analysis of new features/defect fixes

The Person

The ideal candidate will possess experience in automated testing and be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the software development lifecycle.

They should have a working knowledge across various product modules to inform test design and facilitate knowledge sharing, along with a familiarity with SQL queries.

Additionally, the ability to document test results, including identifying faults and tracking progress, as well as experience in cross-team collaboration to resolve issues and identify potential solutions, is essential for success in this role.

A strong and recent background in testing within a technology-driven company is essential, along with a keen interest in keeping informed of the latest developments in the testing field to drive continuous improvement.

What can Tribal offer me?

This is an unrivalled opportunity to join a team of driven, meticulous, and passionate professionals, who are challenging the status quo of products that are provided globally to institutions that specialise in education, training, and learning. Our software is world class, and we believe we give our teams the tools, environment, and training to be world class too.

Not only will have full access to learning resources to continue to up-skill whilst part of our team, but we offer competitive salaries, a flexible working environment, and a generous range of benefits.

To apply please complete our short application form attaching your most up-to-date CV.

As an equal opportunity employer, Tribal celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon any protected characteristics and actively welcome applications from all groups, not least those underrepresented in the tech sector. To safeguard this we are signatories to Tech Talent Charter to better enable us to be a responsible business.

Note to all applicants - Tribal reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.