QA Specialist

If you are an extremely diligent, hard-working and self-motivated individual who loves doing QA and testing for software programs, then read more about our role! Vitrium is looking to hire a full-time contractor in the UK/Dorset region. The role will report to our Director based in Vancouver, Canada but you'll work day-to-day with our Technical Support & QA Manager based in the UK.

You have an eye for detail and love following software testing steps. You also love digging into software to ensure it will be released with no bugs! If you find bugs, then you will follow protocols for flagging them in the company's appropriate system. You are process-oriented and extremely detail-oriented. You love to work independently but can also communicate and collaborate with others.

We have a small, but close-knit team, which means you can have a big impact on the company’s future. Your voice will be heard! We’re an easy-going and authentic group of individuals who work hard, work as a team, and are accountable to our goals and objectives. We also like to have fun and joke around with each other!

• Conduct thorough quality assurance measures for all software releases
• Run through a series of repetitive tests & track these in the company's master test plan
• File bugs in the company’s JIRA system and re-test when they are fixed
• Manage the company’s master test plan & add test cases when new features are released
• Assist in building tools and automated frameworks that reduce manual testing
• Contribute to new ideas for the company's software to improve usability or efficiency

• Degree or diploma computer science, software engineering, or other relevant education
• 3+ years of experience in software QA and testing
• Exceptional organizational & time management skills
• Strong written & verbal communications skills
• Strong technical acumen & keen attention to detail
• Experience testing on Windows, Mac and mobile environments (iOS, Android)
• Able to prioritize & work under tight timelines
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently

• Experience testing web-based applications
• Experience using Browserstack or similar tools
• Experience using JIRA

• Competitive salary based on experience & education
• Paid vacation time based on years of work experience
• Annual bonus based on company & personal performance
• Annual education allowance
• Remote working with coverage for your computer & accessories
• Flexible working schedule and balanced working environment
• Semi-annual virtual team building events
• Great company culture with a focus on ‘Family-First’ values

Chris Grant Director of Technology Everyone has a voice "You’re not just a number at Vitrium! Everyone has a voice and the ability to shine in their own right. This is what makes Vitrium great and why our customers also appreciate working with our company. There are no departmental silos here. No egos. Every team is intertwined with another and we work well together."