Freelance QA Engineer

About the role:

• Outside IR35
• Fully remote (but have to be UK based)
• Contract until the end of the year

We are seeking a talented and detail - oriented QA Engineer to join our team. This role involves ensuring the quality and functionality of our products through a combination of manual and automated testing, with a strong emphasis on frontend and
user interface (UI) testing. The ideal candidate will have experience in automation frameworks, programming languages like Python and JavaScript, and working in cloud - based environments such as Google Cloud with T erraform for infrastructure
management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform manual and automated testing of user interfaces to ensure functionality, usability, and visual integrity.
• Validate user interactions and responsiveness to ensure seamless user experiences.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automated test suites using tools like Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Write and maintain test scripts using Python and JavaScript, leveraging TypeScript when applicable.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality checks.
• Conduct exploratory, functional, and regression testing for various products.
• Validate bug fixes and ensure no regressions are introduced during development.
• Reproduce and document defects clearly for the development team.
• T est API endpoints for functionality, performance, and security using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Swagger.
• Conduct end - to - end testing to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Collaborate with DevOps to validate environments hosted on Google Cloud.
• Ensure testing environments are consistent with production - like configurations.
• Create and maintain testing scripts using Python and JavaScript for automation.
• Prepare detailed test plans, cases, and reports to communicate progress and results effectively.
• Document defects comprehensively and track them to resolution.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve QA processes and software quality.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to c learly explain QA tasks, deliverables , or challenges to both technical
  and non - technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration mindset; comfortable working cross - functionally with developers, product managers, and DevOps
  teams.
• Proactive attitude – t akes ownership of tasks and follows through to resolution without the need for guidance.
• Organised and self - motivated with strong time management skills.
• Open to feedback and always looking to improve processes and outcomes.
• High attention to detail, with a mindset focused on quality and user experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in backend, frontend, and UI testing using manual and automated methods.
• Proficiency in automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Solid API testing experience with tools like Postman, Swagger, or RestAssured.
• Knowledge of Google Cloud and infrastructure management using T erraform.
• Strong command of Python and JavaScript for scripting and test automation.
• F amiliarity with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with TypeScript for typed scripting environments.
• Strong understanding of manual and exploratory testing techniques.
• Familiarity with agile testing processes and sprint - based workflows.
• Excellent problem - solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality assurance best practices.

Preferred:

• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or Locust.
• Understanding of security testing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of backend unit testing and database testing.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting - edge technologies in a collaborative and innovative team environment. You will play a key role in QA processes, ensuring high standards of software delivery while contributing to user satisfaction. If you bring a blend of backend, frontend, UI, automation, and manual testing skills, along with experience in Google Cloud and T erraform, we encourage you to apply.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and perspectives create stronger teams and better technology. We welcome everyone, regardless of culture, appearance, or perspective, fostering individuality. We empower our team to challenge norms, grow ideas, and produce their best work.