QA Engineer

QA Engineer - Aylesford, Kent - Fully office based - Up to 30K + 25 days holiday, Private Healthcare, Pension

We are looking for a highly motivated QA Engineer to join one of the UK's fastest growing e-commerce brands based in Aylesford, Kent. This company are a real success story with exceptional growth over the past few years.

This exciting company are looking for a QA Engineer who are looking to progress their career. They employ over 200 people and the growth isn't stopping now!

The QA Engineer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of their mission-critical systems.

As a QA Engineer specialising in PHP, you will leverage your expertise in code reviews, unit testing, and system testing to uphold the quality and functionality of their applications. Your role will involve collaborating with developers and stakeholders to ensure that the system meets its requirements, adheres to best practices, and delivers exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to understand requirements and ensure the
  
  

testability of new features and updates.

• Conduct comprehensive code reviews to maintain coding standards and identify potential bugs or inefficiencies
• Develop and execute test plans for system functionality, performance, and security to ensure reliability across the stack.
• Write and maintain unit tests to automate validation of core application functionality.
• Identify, document, and track bugs, ensuring prompt resolution in collaboration with
  
  

developers.

• Implement QA processes to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality code and software.
• Analyse test results to provide insights and recommend improvements for enhanced system quality.
• Maintain documentation of testing procedures, outcomes, and best practices to ensure
  
  

knowledge sharing

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of PHP, including familiarity with frameworks such as CakePHP or Laravel.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as PHPUnit and a deep understanding of
  
  

automated testing methodologies.

• Proficiency in code review practices, with a keen eye for identifying errors, inefficiencies, and security vulnerabilities.
• Solid understanding of version control systems like Git and experience with collaborative development workflows.
• Familiarity with MySQL and database schema validation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of testing procedures and
  
  

documentation.

• Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for cross-functional testing
  
  

purposes.

• Excellent communication skills for effectively working with developers and stakeholders.
• A passion for maintaining high-quality systems and staying updated with QA best practices and tools
  
  

They may consider a junior PHP Developer who has a real interest in testing and wants to move into this career path.

We will not be able to offer sponsorship for this role and you will need to be able to commute on a daily basis to Aylesford, Kent.

We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the QA Engineer position or contact Stuart Barnes at ITSS Recruitment for further information.

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