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Quality Assurance - Consultant
Opencast
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Mid
£44k - £56k
playwright
selenium
cucumber
junit
jira
jmeter
+1
Ready for a new challenge?
Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?
If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government and business.
The role
You’ll work on public and private sector projects. You may be the sole software quality engineer on a project or work in a team.
Leading by example and promoting the Opencast approach, you’ll work in an agile environment across all testing types. You’ll collaborate with team members, clients and users to maintain quality and follow best practice. You’ll adapt to different tools and technologies, advising on the best and mentoring junior colleagues.
UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our current permanent opportunities.
Essential experience
To succeed in this role, you must have experience working as the sole software test engineer on a team.
In your CV and at interview, you’ll need to show experience of:
• writing, running and debugging functional automation tests on an integrated development environment (IDE) for front-end and API testing and frameworks like Cucumber BDD or Junit
• presenting work to stakeholders
• managing defects and tasks through to resolution
• creating user stories and technical tasks from high-level requirements
• version control tools like git and peer review processes
• creating test plans and reports
• participating in E2E and UAT.
You’ll need a good understanding of:
• your working area and applying this to your role
• concepts and benefits of non-functional testing
• continuous integration tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI or CircleCI
• basic principles of programming paradigms, such as object-orientated and procedural programming
As well as QA skills, there are essential core skills you’ll need to be a great consultant.
In the interview, we will assess how you have:
• organised your workload to ensure you’re completing tasks efficiently to ensure quality is unaffected
• strong attention to detail
• a methodical approach to resolving complex problems
• respectfully challenged decisions or solutions
• communicated with technical and non-technical people
• been proactive and taken the initiative in seeking solutions to mitigate risk
• raised risks and issues through the correct tools.
Other helpful experience
Some areas of experience are not essential but relevant to the role:
• UK government service standards
• agile methodology.
If you don’t have experience, we can coach you if you join us.
Salary
Consultant salary range: £44,001 – £56,000
What our offer includes
A competitive pension, health cash plan, share options and discretionary bonus.
Flexible hours and 25 days’ holiday.
People to support you every step of the way.
Where you’ll work
Your working time at Opencast will be split between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and takes in account requirements of your work, our clients and your team.
We include you
We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.
Interview
Job interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you.
Want to know more?
Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.
We are not working with recruitment agencies on this vacancy. If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with Opencast.
Spotlight
Quality Assurance - Consultant
Opencast
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£44k - £56k
git
cucumber
junit
Ready for a new challenge?
Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?
If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government and business.
The role
You’ll work on public and private sector projects. You may be the sole software quality engineer on a project or work in a team.
Leading by example and promoting the Opencast approach, you’ll work in an agile environment across all testing types. You’ll collaborate with team members, clients and users to maintain quality and follow best practice. You’ll adapt to different tools and technologies, advising on the best and mentoring junior colleagues.
UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our current permanent opportunities.
Essential experience
To succeed in this role, you must have experience working as the sole software test engineer on a team.
In your CV and at interview, you’ll need to show experience of:
• writing, running and debugging functional automation tests on an integrated development environment (IDE) for front-end and API testing and frameworks like Cucumber BDD or Junit
• presenting work to stakeholders
• managing defects and tasks through to resolution
• creating user stories and technical tasks from high-level requirements
• version control tools like git and peer review processes
• creating test plans and reports
• participating in E2E and UAT.
You’ll need a good understanding of:
• your working area and applying this to your role
• concepts and benefits of non-functional testing
• continuous integration tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI or CircleCI
• basic principles of programming paradigms, such as object-orientated and procedural programming
As well as QA skills, there are essential core skills you’ll need to be a great consultant.
In the interview, we will assess how you have:
• organised your workload to ensure you’re completing tasks efficiently to ensure quality is unaffected
• strong attention to detail
• a methodical approach to resolving complex problems
• respectfully challenged decisions or solutions
• communicated with technical and non-technical people
• been proactive and taken the initiative in seeking solutions to mitigate risk
• raised risks and issues through the correct tools.
Other helpful experience
Some areas of experience are not essential but relevant to the role:
• UK government service standards
• agile methodology.
If you don’t have experience, we can coach you if you join us.
Salary
Consultant salary range: £44,001 – £56,000
What our offer includes
A competitive pension, health cash plan, share options and discretionary bonus.
Flexible hours and 25 days’ holiday.
People to support you every step of the way.
Where you’ll work
Your working time at Opencast will be split between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and takes in account requirements of your work, our clients and your team.
We include you
We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.
Interview
Job interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you.
Want to know more?
Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.
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Frequently asked questions

What types of QA Test Automation Engineer jobs are available on Haystack?
Haystack offers a wide range of QA Test Automation Engineer roles, including positions in various industries such as finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and SaaS companies, ranging from junior to senior levels.
Do I need to have experience with specific automation tools to apply for jobs?
Most QA Test Automation Engineer roles require experience with popular automation tools like Selenium, Appium, or Cypress. Job listings usually specify the tools and technologies needed, so it's important to review them carefully.
Can I find remote QA Test Automation Engineer positions on Haystack?
Yes, many employers on Haystack offer remote or hybrid opportunities for QA Test Automation Engineers. You can filter job searches by location or remote status to find suitable roles.
How can I improve my chances of getting hired as a QA Test Automation Engineer?
Enhance your profile by highlighting relevant skills such as scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java), experience with CI/CD pipelines, and knowledge of test frameworks. Additionally, tailor your resume for each job and prepare for technical interviews.
Does Haystack provide resources or tips for QA Test Automation Engineer job seekers?
Yes, Haystack offers career advice, interview preparation guides, and industry insights specifically tailored for QA Test Automation Engineers to help you succeed in your job search.
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