We are looking for a Regular/SeniorQA Engineer to join a team working for our UK-based client – the national mapping agency for Great Britain and a global leader in geospatial data and digital mapping solutions. You will be part of a project focused on building a comprehensive digital map of underground assets in the UK, contributing to the development of data pipelines, backend services, and a frontend application that support critical decision-making across government and industry.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of quality assurance and geospatial technologies. As part of the QA team, you will also participate in testing complex map-based user interfaces and validating spatial datasets, ensuring accuracy, usability, and performance of geospatial functionalities in a modern web application.

Experience:

• Proven experience in a QA or test automation role
• Experience working in cross-functional agile teams
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
• Experience in testing web applications with embedded interactive maps or geospatial components (e.g. Leaflet, Mapbox, OpenLayers)
• Familiarity with spatial data formats (GeoJSON, Shapefile, GML, WKT) and coordinate reference systems
• Hands-on experience with spatial data validation and QA/QC workflows is a strong plus

Requirements:

• Qualified to ISTQB Foundation Level in Software Testing (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of functional testing and analytical skills
• Good understanding of non-functional testing and test automation
• Solid experience with Selenium for UI automation
• Proficiency in API testing using Postman
• Experience with JMeter for performance testing (preferred for 1/3 team member)
• Familiarity with agile software development and testing techniques
• Skilled in reviewing test outcomes and producing high-quality documentation
• Experience using test management tools and working within CI/CD pipelines
• Basic understanding of GIS principles and spatial databases (e.g. PostGIS, QGIS) is desirable
• Experience with visual or automated validation of map rendering, layer visibility, zoom, geolocation features, and spatial search functionality
• Be a keen team player with a strong willingness to learn

Tech stack:

• Automation: Selenium (Java or Python preferred)
• API Testing: Postman
• Performance Testing: JMeter (required for 1 out of 3 team members)
• CI/CD & Tools: Jenkins, Git, JIRA, TestRail (or similar)
• Development Methodology: Agile (Scrum/Kanban)
• Geospatial stack: Leaflet / Mapbox / OpenLayers (preferred), GeoJSON, PostGIS (nice to have)

Contract details:

• Start Date: September 2025
• Contract Length: 18 months
• Team Size: 3 FTEs
• Security Clearance Certificate: mandatory
• Eligibility to work in the UK: mandatory

Location:

Remote from the UK, with potential business trips to Southampton every 4–6 weeks.