Junior Quality Engineer

Job Title: Junior Quality Engineer

Level: Entry Level - if you already have commercial experience as a QA, QE or Tester unfortunately we're unable to consider your application.

Location: Manchester/ London - Hybrid (or within commutable distance and need to be based in the UK for the last 5 years)

Role type: Permanent

Clearances: Must be eligible for Security ClearanceStart Date:18th AugustWho we are…

We're an award-winning Tech Consultancy, focused in Quality Engineering on a mission to become the UK's #1.

Over the past 6 years, we've redefined what quality and testing look like at 2i and to our clients. Born from a desire to view quality holistically across the entire SDLC, our Quality Engineers (QE's) are at the heart of delivering world-class consultancy services.

Why Us?

Proudly certified as a "Great Place to Work", 2i are the chosen employer of around 200 QE's and we're continuing our growth! We recently announced our eight-figure private equity funding injection as we aim to increase our revenue by more than £50m in the coming years, that is where you come in…

What we’re looking for…

We’re looking for people who let curiosity and interest lead them. We don't expect to have a team of "experts". What we do expect, is for #Team2i to be...

• Inquisitive
• Open to challenge
• Taking initiative
• Accountable

You have an appreciation for various types of software and be passionate about helping to improve the quality of products you work on, through questions, curiosity and exploration. Our projects and clients are diverse, so what we really look for are driven to develop and expand their skillset and knowledge.

What you’ll be doing...

Working within one of our amazing client project teams you will contribute to quality engineering activities, including functional (what it does) and non-functional (how well it does it) testing. You will learn foundational testing skills, and through your first few months will be introduced to coding and test automation. You will be expected to contribute to delivery ceremonies and practices, such as daily stand-ups, planning, refinement and reviews.

After an initial focused training programme, you will have a solid foundation in all the topics covered and will be able to apply the learnings to real project work on client site. We’ll also give you one day per week away from client work to continue your learning journey.

Your Responsibilities…

• Collaborating with team members and client stakeholders to develop a shared understanding of what good looks like
• Design and execute functional manual and automated tests using a range of quality craft and core test techniques
• Record issues/defects found during testing, clearly and concisely with sufficient detail to support investigation and resolution
• Exceed client expectations by delivering exceptional services focused on what they feel matters most
• Develop an understanding of the role of functional and non-functional testing in delivering quality software products
• Develop an understanding of the role of test automation in software delivery

What we're looking for:

• Entry level candidates - if you already have commercial experience as a QA, QE or Tester unfortunately we're unable to consider your application. We're looking for people who have no 'formal' or 'commercial' background in Testing. This is for people who are breaking into the tech industry
• Basic Coding experience - this could be a bootcamp, training course, apprenticeship, during a University Degree - you must showcase this on your CV clearly
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn - you'll be open to learning new skills, inquisitive as to how things work and driven to improve things
• Great Communication and Collaboration skills - Testing is all about problem solving, and one of the key skills we look for is how well you communicate and collaborate with the team around you to solve problems, highlight challenges and raise issues

Eligibility Criteria:

• UK Based - you must already be living in the UK for at least the last 5 years
• Manchester or London based - or within a 1 hour radius (commutable distance)
• Open to working in a hybrid environment: 2 days onsite per week
• Be eligible for Security Clearance - this is essential and we cannot accept applicants who are not
• Have no prior QA, QE or Testing experience
• Be and entry level candidates: graduate, career changer, apprentice...we're open to all backgrounds as long as you're at the start of your tech career

What we can offer you...

• Career development pathways tailored for your personal and professional learning within 2i, giving clear direction for your career with us
• Initial 6 week training programme covering: Testing, Quality Engineering and Quality Craft, Java OOP skills, Test Automation, developing skills in Playwright and Selenium WebDriver
• 26 days of annual leave + the option to buy and sell holiday (up to 5 days)
• Private Health Care + access to other mental health and wellbeing services including Gym Memberships, Counselling, Cycle to Work Schemes + many more
• Individual and Company related performance bonus
• Flexible working in a hybrid environment across the UK

What if you are a partial fit?

Curious? We want to hear from you!

We don’t believe in the “perfect” hire. What we do believe in is the benefits of creating a team built of different perspectives, backgrounds, career paths and ways of working. What we value most are team players who are eager to take their growth into their own hands and utilise the people around them. However, we cannot make allowances when it comes to our eligibility criteria so please do read this carefully to ensure you meet our minimum expectation.

Apply directly with your CV or email: talent@2itesting.com