LEAD TECH QA ENGINEER - DEGREE, PYTHON

Posted 18 hours 45 minutes ago by Adecco

Permanent
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Other
Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB1 0
Job Description

Fantastic opportunity for a Lead Software Quality Engineer with a focus on quality assurance in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment.

Here's a summary of the role's key aspects:

Position Highlights
* Title: Lead Software Quality Engineer
* Location: Cambridge/Hybrid
* Salary: Competitive, based on experience + benefits
* Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning
* Company: A progressive software house excelling in AI and ML technologies

Role Requirements
1. Experience:
o Several years in a Lead or Senior Software Quality Engineer role or equivalent.
o Proficiency in writing tests using tools like Cypress or similar.
2. Educational Background:
o Degree: At least a 2.1 or higher in a technical, engineering, or scientific discipline.
o A-levels: Minimum AAB or better from a reputable institution.
3. Technical Skills:
o Scripting: Expertise in one or more languages such as:
Python
SQL Query
JavaScript
Others (eg, Bash) would be advantageous.
o Strong understanding of the software development life cycle.
4. Soft Skills:
o Ability to ask intelligent questions to optimize software performance.
o Competence in quickly grasping product specifications.
o Proven ability to manage QA processes and mentor junior team members.
o Enthusiasm for technology and a genuine drive to grow in the field.

Additional Considerations
* Relocation: Willingness to move closer to Cambridge if not already local.
* Role Type: This is not a software development position but involves collaborating closely with product teams.

Application Information
* Agency: Adecco (acting as an Employment Agency).
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* Application Assurance: CVs are treated with the utmost confidentiality, with prior consent before sharing with employers.
* Adecco are operating as an Employment Agency. Adecco are an equal opportunities employer.
* Please be assured that your CV will be treated in the strictest confidence and we would always speak to you before discussing your CV with any potential employer.

If you're a detail-oriented, technically proficient, and forward-thinking QA professional, this could be the ideal next step in your career!