QA Engineer

QA Engineer

30,000 - 40,000

Snodland

The Business:

Whilst still only 6 years old, our client is one of the UK's fastest growing ecommerce brands, helping over 1 million customers 'discover something new' every year. One in ten homes in the UK now have one of thier clever, problem-solving products and we're widely recognised as one of the leading ecommerce innovators of the past few years. A British success story and incredible growth isn't stopping any time soon!

The Team

You'll be working with a group of great people who think independently but collaborate as a strong team to deliver exceptional results. Career progression? Absolutely - there are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop, as our rapid growth continues.

Fully office-based

Our client believe that they are at best when we're together, and that's why thier team fully works from thier office in Snodland, near Maidstone. This facilitates easier collaboration, encourages conversations, and sparks creativity. And there's some pretty sweet incentives to coming to the office, too, including free breakfast every day!

This Role

Join a rapidly expanding team as a QA Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of 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 our 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

You'll excel in this role if you have the following 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.

This is an incredible opportunity to champion quality assurance within a fast-paced, dynamic environment and make a significant impact on the success of our systems and applications.

What's it like to work there?

They believe people are key to thier success. That's why they strive to make it a great place to work. It's a friendly, welcoming and fun environment here. They've worked hard to create an amazing experience for our people because we know that workplace happiness goes way beyond just your salary. They are proud to offer one of the best packages of team perks in the area, including:

• Free breakfast every morning
• Minimum of 25 days holiday per year as standard (plus more the longer you stay)
• Flexible hours
• Your birthday off work
• Free EV charging
• Free car washing
• Regular team and charity fundraising events
• Free products from our range
• Generous staff discount
• Company pension
• Casual dress code
• Free and unlimited sweets, cold & hot drinks

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team while the company is still young and to be part of a highgrowth journey, with all of the opportunities that brings.