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Applause IT Recruitment Ltd

Manchester, Greater Manchester

6 months ago

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Role: QA Engineer
Location: Manchester

Are you an experienced QA Engineer looking for your next challenge within Defence and Cyber Security? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing technology team working on modern projects across the UK.

We are seeking a QA Engineer with a passion for quality and innovation. You'll contribute to designing and developing automated testing frameworks and processes that ensure robust, high-performing systems.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and tools.
Carry out both automated and exploratory testing across multiple environments.
Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and project managers to improve quality standards.
Troubleshoot complex software issues and contribute to continuous integration and delivery processes.

Skills & Experience

They're looking for a QA Engineer with experience in one or more of the following:

Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript
Frameworks: Angular, React, Vue
Tools & Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure
Testing Frameworks: Robot, Cypress, Cucumber
Databases & Platforms: Elasticsearch, Neo4J, MERN stack
Experience with framework creation and exploratory testingYou should also be open to learning new technologies and approaches, with a proactive attitude toward professional growth.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave per year
8% pension contribution
BUPA Health Cover
Life Cover (4x salary)
Electric Vehicle via Salary Sacrifice
EMI Scheme
Flexible working hours and a 10-day annual training allowanceThey believe in continual learning and personal development, offering every team member an individual training plan to help you grow your skills and career.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the projects, you must:

Be a UK Citizen
Have lived in the UK for the last 10 years
Already hold a high-level security clearanceThis role may require travel to customer sites in Gloucestershire, Manchester, or London.

If you're an experienced QA Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and wants to work in an innovative, mission-driven apply now to find out more

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