
Senior QA Test Engineer
FSP
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Reading • United Kingdom
Visit company websiteExplore more
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Ensure software products are correctly designed and continuously tested throughout the development lifecycle
- Champion quality-driven delivery and enforce processes
- Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans, including writing test cases, structured methodologies, and use cases across multiple test phases
- Apply advanced testing methodologies—covering functional, regression, and automation testing
- Collaborate with multi-vendor partners, suppliers, and stakeholders to define testing approaches
- Validate levels of testing and meet project deadlines
- Contribute to user story refinement, ensuring viable, testable products with clear acceptance criteria
- Address gaps in data capture for critical information
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement by adopting innovative testing technologies and techniques
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Senior Tester or equivalent, including acting as Test Lead on projects
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong understanding of QA and testing across multiple concurrent projects
- Expert knowledge of full system life cycles
- Experience authoring Test Strategies and Test Plans
- ISTQB®/ISEB foundation in software testing preferred
- Demonstrable experience working with third-party suppliers
- Proven experience in Agile and DevOps environments
- Quick learning ability to adapt to evolving project needs
- Skilled in applying structured methodologies and tools to ensure quality assurance practices are met across all phases
- Practical experience with test automation tools (Cypress or Playwright preferred)
- Experience with AI tools or testing applications utilising AI.
Benefits
- A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career
- The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of
- A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience
- Hybrid working – we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results
- Industry leading coaching and mentoring
- Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
test strategiestest planstest casesfunctional testingregression testingautomation testingtest automation toolsCypressPlaywrightAI testing applications
Soft Skills
collaborationindependenceadaptabilitycontinuous improvementquality-driven delivery
Certifications
ISTQBISEB foundation in software testing