Software Quality Engineer I

🇬🇧Remote - Leeds, United Kingdom£28K–£36K/yri1h ago

K-12 Engineering Quality Assurance Software Testing Test Automation QA Engineering Ci Cd Pipelines

Role Snapshot

A Software Quality Engineer I role at TurnItIn focused on designing, executing, and maintaining automated and manual tests to assure application quality and user experience. The position is integral to the Quality Engineering department and works cross-functionally within Agile scrum teams to drive continuous testing and improvement.

Key Responsibilities: Design, write, execute, and maintain both automated and manual test cases for functional, regression, integration, and scale testing. Collaborate with development teams on code releases, manage defects through triage and closure, identify quality risks early in the Agile cycle, and evaluate modern QA and AI-driven testing capabilities.

Skills & Tools: Proficiency in test automation frameworks, manual testing methodologies, CI/CD pipeline understanding, and familiarity with modern QA tools and AI-assisted testing capabilities. Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork within Agile environments.

Qualifications: Not explicitly stated in the job description; typically requires a relevant qualification in computer science, software engineering, or QA, plus entry-level experience with test automation and manual testing. Professional development goals indicate opportunity for growth in framework architecture and advanced CI/CD pipelines.

Location: Remote - Leeds, United Kingdom

Compensation: £28K–£36K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

The Software Quality Engineer I (SQE1) is an integral part of the Quality Engineering department, dedicated to assuring application quality, adherence to requirements, and an exceptional user experience by testing company applications. The main purpose of this role is to design, write, execute, and maintain automated and manual tests, as well as contribute to the overall test automation framework and continuous testing (CT) pipelines.
This role will primarily interact with product development teams. The SQE1 works cross-functionally with Software Developers, Product Managers, and fellow Quality Engineers within an Agile scrum environment to provide rapid, in-process testing results, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Test Strategy & Planning: Partner with the Scrum team to define, develop, and implement quality assurance best practices and procedures, including test strategies, plans, cases, and other related assets.
Test Execution: Design, write, execute, and maintain both automated and manual test cases, ensuring high quality across functional, regression, integration, and scale testing.
Development Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to support code releases with functional test validations on multiple platforms and environments.
Defect Management: Investigate, record, triage, and track defects to verification and closure.
Risk Mitigation: Identify potential quality risks and dependencies early in the Agile cycle; collaborate on mitigation and eradication plans.
Modern QA & AI Capabilities: Proactively research, evaluate, and integrate modern QA tools and AI-driven testing capabilities (such as AI-assisted test generation, predictive analysis, and smart automation tools) to improve efficiency and testing coverage.
Professional Development (Goal): Commit to continuous professional and technical growth, developing deeper expertise in framework architecture, advanced CI/CD pipelines, and broad-scope test strategy design.