Senior QA Engineer

Were looking for a Senior QA Engineer with a strong understanding of Quality Engineering (QE) principlessomeone who sees quality as a shared responsibility across the life-cycle not just a testing phase. You will bring a balanced skill set across functional non-functional and automation testing and a keen focus on how to build quality into our systems from day one.This role is critical in ensuring our retail platform is scalable performant secure and continuously improving in a cloud-native environment.Key ResponsibilitiesApply Quality Engineering principles to shift quality left and right across the SDLC.Define and implement test strategies covering both functional and non-functional requirements.Develop and maintain automated tests using Playwright.Lead performance load and scalability testing using tools like k6.Integrate quality checks into CI/CD pipelines supporting fast and safe delivery.Leverage observability tools (logs metrics traces) for system monitoring and feedback loops.Drive risk-based testing approaches focusing on what matters most to the business.Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure security usability and resilience are factored into early designs.Use BDD and collaboration techniques to align teams around shared quality goals.Mentor and support the team in modern QE practices and system thinking.Qualifications : Tech Skills & ToolsSolid experience with automation tools such as Playwright Cypress or Selenium.Confident in either Javascript or Typescript.Deep knowledge of performance testing using k6 JMeter or similar.Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) in a test capacity.Understanding of security testing practices and familiarity with tools like OWASP ZAP.Integration of test processes within CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions Jenkins or GitLab CI.Working knowledge of API testing microservices and event-driven architectures.Experience using BDD frameworks (e.g. Cucumber) and Jira/Test Management tools. Soft Skills & Culture FitStrong believer in team ownership of quality and collaborative engineering culture.Effective communicator who can influence and drive best practices across teams.Curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.Comfortable in fast-paced agile environments and with cross-functional collaboration.Strong system-level thinking and ability to connect technical quality to customer experience.Additional Information : Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:Reward Recognition and OpportunitiesFrasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits owned it or been relevant. Retail Reconnect In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem all employees must understand our business product and customers. Each financial year Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.Employee Welfare Frasers Fit Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best and fittest on the planet We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.Retail Trust We know that its not just about physical health mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline wellness hub counselling and financial/legal support.Whats nextOur Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful you will be invited to a final interview on-site with the team.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Corporate Communications,Apache Commons,Community Support,Jira,Java Experience: years Vacancy: 1