Software Quality Assurance Engineer

We are searching for an experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer / Software Tester for an extremely exciting technology and data-focussed business based near to Exeter, Devon.

Please note, this role is a hybrid role, and you are required in the office a minimum of 2-days per week, therefore you MUST live within a commutable distance of the Exeter office to be considered for the role.

In this role will be defining and driving quality assurance strategies across their software development lifecycle, and you will be responsible for ensuring that QA best practices, automation, and modern testing methodologies are embedded into their delivery processes to produce reliable, secure, and high-quality software.

In this role you will: -

• Define and implement QA strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company objectives.
• Drive the adoption of test automation, CI/CD integration, and modern testing methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Establish and enforce coding and testing standards to maintain high-quality software delivery.
• Lead risk-based testing approaches, prioritizing critical functionalities and system stability.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Oversee performance, security, and usability testing to proactively identify potential issues before release.
• Monitor and analyse QA metrics to continuously improve testing effectiveness and software quality.
• Ensure cross-team collaboration, keeping quality and information security at the heart of the business by working closely with security, DevOps, and compliance teams.
• Mentor and support QA apprentices, providing structured guidance, hands-on coaching, and development opportunities to build foundational testing skills and career progression.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and other information security framework documentation, controls, and compliance requirements are maintained and embedded within quality and delivery processes.

To be a success in the role you require a mixture of the following skills and experience: -

• Extensive experience working in a Quality Assurance or Software Testing role within a modern software development environment.
• Hands-on experience with test automation and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile development teams and collaborating closely with developers and product teams.
• Experience leading or influencing QA practices, standards, or strategies across teams or projects.
• Experience identifying and managing quality risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior QA engineers and/or apprentices.
• Experience with performance, security, and non-functional testing.
• Exposure to information security frameworks such as ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials.
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
• Relevant QA or testing certifications (e.g. ISTQB or equivalent).
• Knowledge of modern software testing principles, QA strategies, and the software development lifecycle, including Agile and CI/CD practices.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and approaches, and how to integrate them effectively into delivery pipelines.
• Skilled in designing and executing risk-based testing strategies to prioritise critical functionality and system stability.
• Skilled in analysing QA metrics and test outcomes to drive continuous improvement in quality and testing effectiveness.
• Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development, product, DevOps, and security, to embed quality early and consistently.
• Skilled in identifying, reporting, and communicating quality risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Able to demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for quality outcomes across teams and releases.
• Experience of promoting continuous improvement, learning, and adoption of modern testing methodologies and tools.

The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Tests and more.

To be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term as sponsorship is NOT available with this employer!

KEYWORDS
Software Tester, Software Quality Assurance Engineer, QA Best Practices, Test Automation, CI/CD, Agile, SCRUM, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Non-functional Testing, ISTQB

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.