QA Engineer 3

Who we are

We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.

We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity. 

We are looking for a skilled and motivated QA Engineer to join our dynamic team (ViewPoint) in EIU. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our products through both manual testing and the development of automated test scripts. You will work closely with developers and product managers to deliver high-quality, reliable software that meets user expectations.

How you will contribute in this role:

Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for both manual and automated testing

• Perform manual testing for complex applications, identifying defects and ensuring high-quality standards
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve issues early in the development lifecycle
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other agile ceremonies to stay aligned with the development process
• Report test results and defects clearly and consistently using appropriate tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail)
• Provide feedback on system design, functionality, and usability
• Contribute to the development and improvement of testing strategies and frameworks
• Analyse test results, perform root cause analysis, and participate in troubleshooting
• Stay up-to-date with emerging testing technologies and methodologies to support defining ways to improve testing and quality processes
• You will work closely with EIUs Principal Quality Engineer

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of industry experience in a similar software testing role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• You have experience of boundary value analysis and equivalence partition testing
• You have experience of Risk based testing
• You have experience of Defect management
• You have experience in Test automation, with a basic understanding of Web UI Automation
• You have an understanding of the Test pyramid
• You have basic programming experience with experience working with version control systems such as Git

Nice to have skills for this role include:

• You have basic understanding of PlayWright with JavaScript
• You have basic understanding of cloud infrastructure
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes

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What we offer

Benefits
We offer excellent benefits including an incentive programme, generous annual and parental leave policies, volunteering days and well-being support throughout the year, as well as free access to all Economist content. Country specific benefits are also offered.

Our Values
Our values are a collective set of beliefs and behaviours that strengthen The Economist Group's purpose and demonstrate where we want to be as an organisation. They reflect on our mission to pursue progress for individuals, organisations and the world.

Independence
We are not bound to any party or interest and encourage exploration and free-thinking. We champion freedom, both within our organisation and around the world.

Integrity
We are bold in our efforts to uncover the truth and stand up for what we believe in. We inspire trust through our rigour, fact-checking and transparency.

Excellence
We aspire to the highest standards in all we do. We are ambitious and inquisitive in our pursuit of continuous progress and innovation.

Inclusivity
We value diversity in thought and background and encourage healthy debate with a breadth of perspectives. We treat our colleagues and customers fairly and respectfully.

Openness
We foster a collaborative and empathetic culture conducive to the interests, wit and initiative of our colleagues. New ideas are our lifeblood.

The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues and potential colleagues regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, gender identity, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status or any other status.