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Drive global film delivery. Elevate the cinema experience.

Join MPS as a QA Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract and ensure software quality and reliability, which includes software testing, contributing to Process Improvement, performing quality assurance and audit activities, and working closely with product and departmental managers to identify non‑conformances and assist in the implementation of cost‑effective, timely solutions.

• Execute hands‑on quality assurance activities, primarily manual testing
  , to ensure stable and reliable product releases
• Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to ensure solutions meet functional, non‑functional, performance, and scalability requirements
• Design, maintain, and execute test artefacts including test plans, test cases, acceptance criteria, and regression test suites
• Manage the full defect lifecycle, including accurate logging, prioritisation, investigation, escalation, and verification through to resolution
• Validate backend data integrity and test outcomes using SQL queries and database checks
• Analyse application behaviour and performance using logs and metrics (e.g. Splunk) to identify quality risks
• Perform API validation using tools such as Postman
• Support deployments to test and staging environments using SSH and Git
• Work within AWS environments (including S3, EC2, RDS, and Lambda) to support QA and testing activities
• Design and execute complex test scenarios across multiple browsers and platforms
• Prepare, manage, and maintain appropriate test data to support functional and end‑to‑end testing
• Ensure effective fault reporting, monitoring, and communication throughout the testing lifecycle
• Participate in root cause analysis of defects and incidents
• Contribute to improving QA processes, standards and best practices
• Foster a positive, solution‑focused approach, providing clear, constructive, and open feedback

• Degree‑level education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a QA Engineer in a fast‑paced Agile environment
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
• Experience across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC)
• Proven experience in manual testing across functional and non‑functional requirements
• Hands‑on experience testing APIs using tools such as Postman or Swagger
• Comfortable working with Unix/Linux command line environments
• Experience working closely with developers and coordinating test and release branches using Git
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (or equivalent)
• Exposure to non‑functional testing areas such as performance, scalability, load, or security testing
• Experience with Git version control, including Gitflow branching strategies
• Knowledge of media file formats and metadata (e.g. XML)
• Familiarity with Digital Cinema Industry (DCI) file types and standards
• Awareness of scripting or programming languages such as PHP, Python, or Java Script

Be part of a global leader in theatrical content distribution. We’re innovative, collaborative, and passionate about delivering the best possible experience to cinemas and audiences worldwide.

• Brand Ambassador
  :
  You represent MPS with professionalism, warmth, and purpose—bringing a human touch to everything you do.
• Exceptional Communicator
  :
  Clear, confident, and articulate across written and verbal channels.
• Customer‑Centric
  :
  You go the extra mile to deliver outstanding service, with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Organised Multitasker
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  You thrive in fast‑paced environments, managing multiple priorities with precision.
• Time‑Smart
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  You know how to prioritise and deliver on time—every time.
• Adaptable & Calm Under Pressure
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  You stay cool, flexible, and focused when things shift or escalated.
• Solution‑Oriented
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  Quick to spot issues and quicker to resolve them with practical, thoughtful solutions.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
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  You build trust with clients, partners, and teams, and you’re a…