Senior QA Engineer at SEFE, Manchester, £Competitive Day Rate

IN SHORT

We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer to join our expanding team. As a Senior QA Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our products through both manual and automated testing. This role demands demonstrable experience across various industry domains, working in Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies, with a full understanding of the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) and TDLC (Technology Development Life Cycle).

This role is based in Manchester with a minimum of three days in the office, and international travel may be required

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct quality assurance testing of new products and software versions before release in an Agile/Hybrid model.
• Investigate fault reports, reproduce issues, identify bugs, and thoroughly document them in our defect-tracking system.
• Develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases using Azure Test plans or Zephyr.
• Work in Azure DevOps and Jira.
• Design, develop, and execute automation test scripts using low code automation tools.
• Liaise with internal teams (developers, product owners) to identify requirements.
• Stay up to date with new testing tools and strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance our testing methodology and improve the efficiency and quality of our QA processes.
• Coaching & mentoring junior colleagues.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Excellent time management, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with internal and external SCRUM teams are essential. Experience working closely with the business during UAT is also required. We seek an experienced all-rounder who is willing to learn and grow in this role.

• Proven experience across various industries in QA/Testing areas.
• Proven experience working with Agile SCRUM/Hybrid SDLC.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Methodical approach with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience of writing User Stories.
• Proven technical & analytical skills, including the ability to understand and reason about complex applications and systems.
• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written English.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• Certifications in Agile, Prince 2 and ISTQB.

ABOUT US

Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.

As an integrated midstream energy company headquartered in Berlin, SEFE Securing Energy for Europe ensures the security of energy supply in Europe and drives the green energy transformation. SEFE is active in trading & portfolio management, sales, transportation, and storage of energy, and has its strongest presence in Germany and the UK. SEFE employs around 1,500 people and supplies over 50,000 customers in various European markets, from small businesses to municipal utilities, regional gas suppliers, industrial companies, power plants and multinational organisations. With a sales volume of around 200 TWh of power and gas, SEFE plays a central role in the stability of the energy supply in Europe. SEFE is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Our international teams work across locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. We’re passionate about energy and the important role it can play in shaping a better future.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

In return we offer a competitive daily rate. We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills, and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution.

Join SEFE and help us secure gas supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.