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.