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Innova Solutions

Software QA Engineer

On site

Bradford, United kingdom

Junior

Freelance

03-03-2026

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Skills

Communication Microsoft Excel Jira Data Analysis SQL NoSQL CI/CD DevOps Test Quality Assurance Selenium Test Automation Defect Management Kanban Scrum Agile methodologies Regression Databases Azure AWS software testing api testing Agile Manual Testing GCP CI/CD Pipelines

Job Specifications

Job Title: Software QA Engineer

Location: Bradford BD3 7DL, United Kingdom

Employment Type: 12 Months

Work Schedule: Full-time, 5 days in the office

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented **Software QA Engineer** with hands-on experience in software testing. The ideal candidate will have **3+ years of experience** in software quality assurance, with a preference for those who have worked in the **retail industry**. This role requires working **on-site** at our UK location, collaborating with **vendors, customers, project and program managers, and the QA manager

The QA Engineer will be responsible for **both manual testing** and supporting test automation (if applicable). The role involves working in an Agile environment, ensuring the highest software quality standards, managing defects, and improving testing processes. **Strong communication and basic management skills** are required to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases based on software requirements.
Perform **functional, regression, system, and integration testing** for software applications.
Identify, document, and track software defects using industry-standard tools.
Collaborate closely with **development teams, product managers, vendors, and customers** to resolve issues and ensure product quality.
Work in an **Agile/Scrum** environment, actively participating in sprint planning and reviews.
Assist in maintaining test environments, test data, and testing tools.
Support test automation efforts where applicable (automation experience is an advantage but not a must).
Perform API testing, database validation, and ensure compliance with best testing practices.
Communicate test progress, results, and risks to project stakeholders and management.
Ensure adherence to QA processes, industry standards, and company best practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

3+ years of hands-on experience** in Software Quality Assurance.
Experience in both **manual testing** and understanding of automation concepts.
Proficiency in using **QA tools** such as HP Quality Center (QC), Jira, TestRail, or similar.
Knowledge of **XML, API testing (REST, SOAP), and SQL/NoSQL databases**.
Experience working in **Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)**.
Strong defect management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
Proficiency in **Microsoft Excel** for test reporting and data analysis.
Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) is an advantage** but not mandatory.
Basic management skills, including coordination with multiple stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills** to work effectively with vendors, customers, and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the **retail industry** or testing retail-related applications.
Hands-on experience with **test automation tools** such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in testing.

About the Company

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta (Duluth), Georgia, Innova Solutions along with its subsidiaries employs over 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3.0B. Through global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, Innova Solutions delivers strategic technology and business transformation solutions to its clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Whether it is onboarding a new service, embracing a new consumer device or rolling out a Business ... Know more