Software Engineer- QA Automation

Why QS?

At QS, we believe that work should empower you. That’s why we foster a flexible working environment that encourages every employee to own their career whilst thriving personally and professionally. Our company values underpin everything we do – we collaborate, respect and support each other.

It’s our mission to empower motivated people around the world to fulfil their potential through higher education, ensuring that everyone has access to opportunities that change lives.

Our diversity makes us stronger. By sharing our experiences, we learn from one another and achieve more together, driving progress across the sector.

At QS, you’ll be responsible for implementing real change in the international higher education landscape. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that see a positive impact across the business and the wider sector.

We’re confident you’ll feel right at home here. QS was named as one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® in the UK (October 2023), recognising the respect, trust and appreciation that drive our culture every day. And as a gold-accredited Investors in People organisation – putting us among the top 28% of workplaces globally – it’s official: QS is a place where everyone can thrive.

As a Software Engineer- QA Automation, this is what you’ll be doing:

As a Software Engineer – QA Automation, you will play a crucial role in the QA team to ensure the quality and reliability of our product and on the functionalities to support our highly successful Digital platform deliverables which are industry leading and highly trafficked portals in the student recruitment & higher education domains. You will be involved in resolving software Issues and have knowledge in designing and executing test cases through automation scripts for all functional areas of application. Developing automation scripts for MoveON application covering both positive and negative scenarios. This role requires deep technical expertise in automation frameworks, system design for testing, and vulnerability assessment to build reliable, scalable, and secure applications. This position offers a dynamic environment where you'll have to grow within a mission-driven company committed to empowering education through technology.

Role responsibilities:

The key duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Develop, test, and execute detailed automation test plans to verify software functionality and performance.
• Converting manual test cases into Automation test scripts and fixing the failed scripts due to change in web elements or synchronization issues.
• Creation, execution, improving, maintaining and optimizing the automation script on module base.
• Documentation of script execution report.
• Bug reporting and tracking while automation execution.
• API testing using POSTMAN.
• Design and implement comprehensive automation test cases, covering various scenarios and use cases.
• Write negative scenario automation scripts to identify and log defects, ensuring timely resolution.
• Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.
• Conduct regression testing to validate that new changes do not adversely impact existing features.
• Document testing processes, test cases, and results for reference and future use.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance testing methodologies.
• Any other duties that fall within the purpose and scope of the role.

Key skills and experience:

The following skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications are required to perform the role:

• Graduate or postgraduate in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, or related), with proven ability in testing and hands-on experience in automation testing.
• Experience in analysing the new requirements and creating Automation Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Estimation.
• Good proficiency on Core Java, HTML, API testing (POSTMAN), Selenium with Java / Python, Jenkins, Groovy, CSS and SQL.
• Well versed with using the open-source bug tracking tool JIRA and writing test cases in TestRail.
• Proficiency in building robust test frameworks.
• Proficiency in UI automation and automated API testing tools.
• The following experience will be a plus point: Katalon automation, Git, VPAT testing, cross browser testing, security testing, Performance – JMeter Testing.
• Good knowledge on Framework: TestNG, Maven, Hybrid framework.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other QAs, developers, and stakeholders.

So, who are we and what do we do?

QS is the world leader in higher education services, analytics, insights and intelligence. From consultancy to student mobility, academic partnerships to branding solutions, our services power both institutional and individual success.

We’re behind the world’s most widely read university rankings (Meltwater 2023). Our QS World University Rankings® reach hundreds of millions, shaping decisions and guiding futures.

Since launching in 1990, our impact and influence have only grown. Today, we work with more than 2,000 of the world’s leading higher education institutions, over 12,000 employers, and governments seeking change and socioeconomic development through higher education.

Join QS and you’ll join an 800-strong community of problem-solvers, creators, collaborators and change-makers based in 40+ countries and 11 international offices, including Australia, Malaysia, India, Romania, Singapore, France, Germany, the USA and our headquarters in London.

With every talented new hire, business acquisition and bold initiative, we’re strengthening our reach and delivering even greater value to institutions and learners worldwide. Are you ready to shape the future of higher education?

We take investing in our people very seriously.

As standard you will have:

• Competitive base salary
• Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only)
• 21 days annual leave – increasing to 23 days after 5 years’ service + 8 days casual leave
• 14 days holiday for the year 2025
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Access to Provident Fund and Pension Fund Scheme
• Group Medical Insurance
• A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture

But that’s not all. Outside of these standard benefits we also offer resources to allow professional growth and wellness initiatives to nurture a healthy mindset:

• Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
• A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Service - dedicated services for enhanced EAP and comprehensive wellness with 24/7 helpline available through Truworth Wellness
• Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
• Strong recognition and reward programs – including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual personal development event
• Support for volunteering and study leave
• Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5,000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
• Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme

Like what you’ve heard? Great, apply now!

As a candidate, we know the application and interview process can be daunting and so it’s important that you have a great experience with us. Our dedicated Talent Team will work hard to ensure you are fully informed at all stages and you are really excited by this opportunity to do meaningful work in the education space.

Equal opportunities

QS Quacquarelli Symonds is proud to be a fair and equal organisation where everyone has the same opportunity to achieve their full potential, irrespective of their background or personal attributes. We celebrate our diversity and believe through sharing our experiences we can learn from one another, be stronger together, and enable our business to thrive.