About UsSpicy Minds Ltd is building technology to help families navigate Autism, ADHD, SEND and other mental health & neurodiversity challenges, providing accessible digital support and resources. The schools, local education authority and NHS systems are overwhelmed and in crisis, and young people are not getting the help they need.About the RoleWe're seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is critical to ensuring our Sylva platform meets people's needs and complies with relevant standards.Key ResponsibilitiesQA Strategy & Compliance: Own the risk-based QA strategy and ensure compliance with relevant policies & standards.Test Planning & Requirements: Review and clarify requirements, write test cases and validate test coverage. Develop and maintain automated test frameworks. Work with LLM evaluation tools.Test Execution & Automation: Design and execute tests on deterministic software & non-deterministic LLM systems (functional behaviour, non-functional requirements, crisis detection & safeguarding risk controls). Manual ticket-by-ticket testing (finding functional bugs and anomalies that were missed by automated TTD). Manual & automated LLM safety & value testing. Manual integration tests. Automated regression & end-to-end tests. Manual native app testing.Documentation & Traceability: Document all test results with sufficient detail for repeatability, traceability and auditability.RequirementsMandatory RequirementsStrong academic resultsEssential Experience & SkillsQA engineering experience in a regulated businessExperience within a Test Driven Development cultureISTQB FoundationPersonal AttributesAbility to collaborate with Product Owner, Engineers, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Clinical Safety OfficerHighly organised with strong project management skills and ability to meet multiple deadlinesProactive, creative problem-solver who can work independentlyAdaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced start-up environment with evolving prioritiesGenuine interest in mental health and neurodiversity advocacyPractical RequirementsRight to work in the UKAvailable for a minimum 2 days per week in our Bristol officeDBS check (we will support you through this process)Desirable RequirementsPrevious experience in healthcare or safety-critical systemsExperience with DTAC, DCB 0129, ISO 62304, ISO 27001, ISO 13485, ISO 14971Experience testing non-deterministic LLM systemsISTQB Advanced Test Analyst, Test Automation Engineer (Specialist), AI Testing (Specialist), Agile Testing (Specialist)Familiarity with React, CICDBenefitsWorking ArrangementsFull time role with flexible working hours around our core 9-3 office hours.Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week with the team in the Bristol officeBenefits Package25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPaid volunteer days to support causes you care aboutComprehensive wellbeing support and professional coachingOpportunities for professional development in a mission-driven organisationCulture & GrowthWork with cutting-edge AI technologyWork within a passionate team dedicated to making a real differenceOpportunity to shape our strategy and grow with the companySupportive, inclusive environment that values creativity #J-18808-Ljbffr