A Graduate QA Engineer displays solid understanding of core Computer Science fundamental concepts. Focused on growing as a QA Engineer, learning the team’s tools and current processes, and developing productivity skills, as well as learning about the best-practices of quality assurance.
The Graduate QA Engineer is capable of taking well-defined test tasks from a larger project and completing these tasks in a reasonable time frame. They may participate in various projects and gain invaluable experience and will work towards achieving professionally recognised certifications such as ISTQB in software testing as well as develop skills in Accessibility testing and Automation testing. They communicate status to their manager and team and strive to learn the mkodo core values and exhibit them in their daily work.
It’s about people with a passion for technology being curious and creative, finding simple solutions to complex problems. Graduate QA Engineers are logical problem solvers who are keen to learn and build their skills, and who enjoy the challenge of working with something new.
This is an important role for the company to ensure that we can grow QA Engineers to provide outstanding products to the thousands of customers who use our Apps.
Main responsibilities
- Testing software with the support, coaching and mentoring of more senior QA Engineers.
- Learning and engaging in mkodo’s ways of working.
- Collaborating and contributing to a software delivery team.
- Owning and taking responsibility for smaller pieces of work.
- Increase in independence and skill throughout the Graduate QA Engineer process.
- Accurately report progress and ask for support if needed.
- Be an active part of mkodo organisation and culture.
- Be professional.
- Interact, demo, or present to groups of colleagues at all levels, sometimes including executive level.
- Be presentable and represent mkodo when on calls including clients.
- Support mkodo in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of its ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).
- Adhere to all relevant mkodo ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies, procedures and requirements at all times.
- Complete any reasonable tasks relating to the mkodo ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Key skills and attributes
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proactive and take pride in your work
- Keen to engage and work with your peers
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Logical thinking skills
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Curious nature & willingness to ask questions
- Motivated to form good and positive communications and relationships
- Exposure to or awareness of common tools and techniques used in the Agile methodology, including Project Management tools such as JIRA or RedMine
- Graduate role requires a degree in any technology related field (or a degree and a technology related Bootcamp course or similar knowledge)
More benefits
mkodo is a great place to work, with excellent benefits comprising:
- Hybrid/Flexible Working
- Quarterly team events
- Birthday Holiday
- Christmas Day-Off
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Tech Loan Scheme
- Performance bonus & profit share scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Travel Loan scheme
- Supplies of fresh fruits, cereals, biscuits, nibbles, etc. in the offices
- Relevant training and training budget.
- Digital Nomad Policy
- Generous refer a friend scheme
