Job Description

Waracle are looking for a QA Engineer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.

This is a Hybrid role working from our London office 2 days a week.

The Opportunity

Are you a detail-oriented problem solver who loves collaborating to build high-quality digital experiences? As a QA Engineer at Waracle, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our products are seamless and user-friendly. You’ll be a key collaborator who connects technical defects to real-world business value, tailoring your communication to ensure everyone—from developers to stakeholders—is on the same page. We value growth and support, and in this role, you’ll have the opportunity to not only manage your own workflows but also help welcome and onboard new team members into our QA community.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Collaborative Test Design: Designing and running tests independently while using product personas to advocate for the end-user journey.

• Automation Engineering: Building and maintaining regression automation packs and integrating them into CI pipelines for rapid feedback.

• System Health & Observability: Using logs and dashboards to investigate issues and validate system health throughout the testing lifecycle.

• Inclusive Testing (NFR): Executing tests across non-functional areas such as Accessibility, Security, and Performance to ensure our products work for everyone.

• Clear Communication: Providing concise updates in stand-ups and translating complex technical issues into accessible language for non-technical audiences.

Requirements

What you'll bring

We are looking for a curious and technically-minded individual who enjoys working in a supportive, fast-paced environment. You’ll bring:

• Mobile Testing Experience: Solid experience testing mobile applications on iOS and Android

• Automation Toolkit: Hands-on experience working with mobile automation frameworks such as Appium, Detox, or Maestro would be a bonus.

• CI/CD Knowledge: Experience using GitHub Actions to support automated test execution within the delivery pipeline.

• AI-Assisted Testing: Practical interest in using AI tools (like GitHub Copilot or Gemini) to enhance test creation and scripting efficiency.

Desirable

• Experience with cross platform frameworks such as React Native or Flutter would be a bonus.

• Competency in Python is would be beneficial, but not essential.

The Recruitment Process

1. Initial Chat: You’ll have a call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner to talk about Waracle, your career goals, and the “important stuff” like salary and benefits.

2. Two-Stage Process: You’ll be invited to showcase your skills and find out more about the role.

3. Supportive Onboarding: Your Talent Partner will guide you through the whole process right up to your first day.

Our Benefits

We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work:

• Rest & Recharge: 35 days of total holiday (27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays).

• Financial Security: Company-matched 5% pension and Death in Service benefit (2x salary).

• Health & Wellness: Medicash Health Cash Plans, Employee Assistance Programme, and Group Sickness Cover.

• Flexible Working: Hybrid working with a home office setup budget.

• Learning & Development: Access to Udemy Business and a dedicated L&D budget.

• Family First: Enhanced parental leave policies, including support for fertility journeys.

• Community: Monthly office lunches, regular meet-ups, and the "Spirit of Waracle" local charity initiative.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.