Linux QA Engineer

Job Purpose

We are looking for a super-sharp Test Engineer to work in our Agile development teams. You will be working in a great atmosphere on stimulating projects with other talented test engineers. We will need you to provide high quality testing services to the engineering team, working with other testers assigned to a project. You will be working closely with developers and the product owner.

Out testing work involves gaining a deep understanding of the product so that you can focus your testing activities.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Gain a deep technical understanding of the product you are testing to a developer level
• Working with developers, other testers and product experts, write effective and efficient tests
• Carry out both formally scripted and exploratory testing
• Actively participate in sprint planning and other project group activities

Essential Skills And Experience

Essential

• Minimum three years’ experience working as a tester
• Demonstrable ability to write efficient and effective manual tests
• A strong interest in the technical side of information technology and software development
• Working knowledge of Ubuntu or other Linux distributions
• Use of defect tracking tools (Jira, Xray)
• Comfortable using command line tools
• Debug / troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• STEM degree or similar equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience with networking
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and CVE best practices

Qualities

• Team player
• Excellent communicator
• Attention to detail
• Problem solver
• Self-motivate

Package & discretionary benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus an additional 2 days after 2 years’ service
• 5 days additional holiday purchase available
• Private medical insurance
• Heath cashback plan with Healthshield
• Pension scheme
• Life cover 4 x salary
• Season ticket loan
• Salary exchange benefits (ride2work, pension)
• Subsidised gym membership
• Employee referral scheme
• Role will be subject to an employment screening process and will require security clearance.