Senior QA Analyst (3-6 months contractor)

• Vacancy Type: Short-term contractor (3-6 months)
• Job location: Remote

About Us

Transreport is a technology company focusing on improving the passenger experience across multiple transport modes and geographies. As an organisation with its roots in UK Rail, Transreport has developed ground-breaking technologies to improve the health and safety of transport employees and passengers alike, whilst ensuring that the customer experience is central to how transport operators deliver their services.

At Transreport, we develop innovative technology solutions that make travel accessible for all. We are a young and driven team, passionate about our mission to develop technology that positively impacts society by working towards a much more equal travel experience for all.

We are well backed by two leading VC organisations and we have also won financial awards from the Department of Transport in recognition of the innovation we are bringing to the UK transport sector.

We are looking for a passionate QA Analyst to be a part of the quality gatekeepers for all product changes going live across the business. You should be comfortable with creating automation tests scripts to minimise manual tests where possible. You will create test plans and use these plans to assess functionality, performance, reliability, stability, and compatibility with other systems. You will use these test plans to identify and report bugs as well as retesting to ensure the implemented fix is successful.

Join us on an exciting journey and become a member of our growing team.

Our culture

Key aspects of our culture here at Transreport:

• Open and transparent, we share knowledge & experience, and encourage everyone to contribute so we can all learn together.
• We actively encourage and support self-development
• We are respectful to everyone’s opinions.
• We all work together, collaborating effectively across teams, departments and locations.
• We strive for best-practice in all we do: treating our clients fairly and communicating transparently across colleagues, associates and business partners

Tasks

About the Role

As a member of the team, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Understand user journeys and functional requirements provided by Business Analyst.
• Development test cases for full coverage of acceptance criteria.
• Experience in Automation test frameworks such as WebdriverIO, Cypress or Playwright (Preferably WebdriverIO)
• Design and Develop automated Test packs ensure software releases are executed rapidly and safely
• Continuous improvement and maintenance of the Test Automation Framework.
• Creating milestones for improvement and to measure milestones against.
• Keeping the DRE (defect removal efficiency) to 98%.
• Liaise with business clients to facilitate their acceptance testing.
• Willingness to learn new skills and keep up to date with the latest testing techniques and software..
• Ability to challenge requirements and collaborate with developers to find solutions.
• Team player who is as interested in the success of the overall business as their own success.

Requirements

About You

We expect you to:

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a QA role.
• Knowledge of JavaScript/Typescript
• Passionate about product quality and user experience.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and effective communication.
• Proactive and diligence in carrying out day to day activities.
• Well versed in Automation framework and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes.
• Excellent attention to detail.

The following are not essential but would be well-received by us in respect to this role:

• Understanding the product from a customer perspective
• WebDriverIO framework knowledge/experience
• Experience implementing and maintaining automated tests for modern web and/or mobile apps
• Computer Science or Software Engineering background and experience in developer role

Benefits

Employee Benefits/Perks of the Job

• Private healthcare coverage
• Company issued laptop
• Free Flu Jab for you and your family members
• 20 days holiday per annum plus 8 Public Holidays
• Flexible working hours and fully remote working mode arrangement to promote work-life balance
• Discretionary Bonus (Dependent upon organisational and individual performance)
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and teamwork
• Unique policies that value diversity and inclusion, including volunteering policy so you can pursue external interests
• Opportunities for growth and advance your career within the company, or switch between technologies and projects
• Mentorship program where senior software engineers are paired with other members of the team to provide guidance and support.

We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our team is truly global, with members from diverse countries and backgrounds around the world. We believe in hiring great members, no matter where they are located, and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Our differences make us stronger, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We acknowledge that prospective candidates may have reservations about applying for a role if they don't meet all the requirements or have experienced an extended career break. However, we want to assure you that if you believe you are well-suited for the position and can demonstrate transferable experience, we strongly encourage you to apply. Please don't let the absence of a few checkboxes discourage you from seizing this opportunity.

We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and career paths. Your qualifications and potential are highly valued and respected by our company. We actively seek applicants who can make meaningful contributions to our team's success.

Application Process

Our application process is designed to give you the opportunity to showcase your skills and experience and learn more about our company and culture. Here's what you can expect:

• CV review:
• after receiving your application, we will review your CV and cover letter to assess your qualifications and experience.
• Screening call:
• if we believe that you are a good fit for the role, we will schedule a 30 minute screening call to discuss your experience, qualifications, and interest in the position.
• Offline challenge:
• you will be given a challenge to complete at your convenience. The challenge will test your QA skills, mindset and ability to solve problems. We encourage you to spend as much time as you need to polish the answer to your satisfaction.
• Final interview and task dicussion session:
• if you pass the challenge, we will schedule a 1-2 hour communication session to evaluate your communication and collaboration skills with wider team, a mock refinement session with your offline challenge may be required. During this session, you will have the opportunity to learn more about our company and culture and ask any questions you may have.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We are a disability confident employer and encourage applications from disabled candidates. We recognise that some candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the interview process and are committed to making these adjustments.

Our goal is to create an inclusive and accessible workplace for all, and we value lived experience. We offer disabled applicants the option of requesting that their application is considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS).To be invited to interview or assessment under this scheme, you must show

• in your supporting statements that you meet the minimum criteria for the role.
• Simply complete the declaration below and send it with your application.

If you do not wish to apply under the GIS, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments at interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.

A request under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme does not guarantee you a job. At interview, the best candidate will be offered the post.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all candidates. If you require the job description in an alternative format, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.