ABOUT ROQ

Roq is an independent, outcomes-focused Quality Engineering consultancy. We provide an independent view on quality to the world’s largest organisations on their technology initiatives. We help them realise the benefits of high-functioning, high-quality technology solutions, delivered at a pace that aligns with their business imperatives. This has been our approach since 2009.

Everything we do is built on our culture and core values of StraightTalking, Passionate, Excellence and Commitment. Our team is motivated by making a real difference in the lives of our clients, colleagues, and community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Quality Engineers are required to write test conditions, create test scenarios, test data and test cases, execute test cases, record results, and collate test outputs to provide evidence for repeatability, to aid defect investigation, or to provide a formal audit trail of compliance to specification. A Quality Engineer identifies and delivers automated testing solutions using their knowledge of test automation frameworks and best practice approaches. The Quality Engineer is responsible for the design, delivery, execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts, reporting outcomes to test management.

• Champion Roq QE Ecosystem and our QE Principles
• Perform bottom-up analysis on systems or system components
• Work closely with Business Analysts, technical resources and Subject Matter Experts to ensure test specification is appropriate and provides desired coverage
• Design and create test cases and test data, tracking test cases against requirements
• Design, build and maintain automated test solutions using standard industry tooling
• Utilise and champion Roq bespoke automation accelerators
• Work collaboratively with business personnel around supporting execution for testing phases such as UAT and Live Proving
• Create and maintain detailed test execution schedules for individual components
• Carry out structured test execution across one or more test phases, including functional automation, exploratory and static testing
• Record test results and collate appropriate test evidence
• Raise and re-test defects
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the company

ROQ QE PRINCIPLES

A Roq Quality Engineer is a champion for the Roq QE Ecosystem and QE Principles:

• Automation-First: Champion test automation in our clients where it makes sense
• Continuous Improvement: Make small but impactful changes throughout client engagements to ensure we leave a positive legacy on completion of assignments
• 360 Feedback: Contribute openly and honestly to feedback sessions to build a positive and open approach that clients trust
• Management: Provide clear and concise progress updates to senior team members
• Coaching: Support the development of others, championing test automation

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

The ideal candidate will possess most of the following skills. However, even if you don\'t meet every skill listed below, we\'d still love to hear from you if you\'re a passionate Quality Engineer eager to learn, grow, and contribute positively to our team culture.

PASSIONATE

• A keen interest in automated testing and delivering working software
• A working knowledge of test automation frameworks
• An appreciation of the test automation tools market (as well as supporting tools) and their appropriate usage
• An evangelist for recommended testing practices and quality engineering

EXCELLENCE

• Knowledge of various development methodologies (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid)
• Demonstrable object-oriented programming skills (Java or C#)
• Ability to support the creation and maintenance of automation frameworks following best practices
• Experience working in a Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) environments
• Proven experience of working in a test automation role

COMMITMENT

• Experienced in Page Object Model and Object-Oriented programming
• Knowledge of a range of test automation tools, and where appropriate the ability to influence tool choice
• Awareness of design patterns and approaches to test automation

STRAIGHT TALKING

• Ability to communicate with clients to support their requirements and challenge where appropriate
• Able to mentor team members and anyone wishing to upskill in test automation
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Proven stakeholder management skills

Roq is a remote-first company; however, this role will require you to work on-site at the client’s location in Southampton during the initial phase of employment.