Software QA Engineer - Innova Solutions

Software QA Engineer - Innova Solutions

Location: Bradford BD3 7DL
, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Contractor (potential for permanent after 6 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 retail industry experience. This on‑site role requires collaboration with vendors, customers, project and program managers, and the QA manager.

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases based on software requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, system, and integration testing.
• 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, 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.

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• Experience with both manual testing and understanding of automation concepts.
• Proficiency using QA tools such as HP Quality Center (QC), Jira, Test Rail, or similar.
• Knowledge of XML, API testing (REST, SOAP), and SQL/No
  
  SQL 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 advantageous but not mandatory.
• Basic management skills, including coordination with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with vendors, customers, and internal teams.

• 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 Dev Ops practices in testing.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development