About The Company
Ecotricity is recognized as Britain’s greenest energy company, dedicated to transforming the energy landscape through sustainable and renewable solutions. Established in 1995, Ecotricity pioneered the provision of green electricity, becoming the first in the world to supply this innovative energy source. Our mission is to revolutionize how energy is produced and consumed in Britain by replacing fossil fuels with clean, renewable alternatives. We actively reinvest in renewable energy projects such as windmills, sun parks, and green gasmills across Britain, embodying our commitment to environmental sustainability.
Our initiatives extend beyond energy supply, including the development of Britain’s first megawatt windmill, the country’s first grid-scale sun park, and green gasmills that generate 100% green gas from renewable sources. Additionally, we have built the Electric Highway, a comprehensive network of electric vehicle charging points, and supported initiatives like making Forest Green Rovers the world’s greenest football club and launching Ecotalk, Britain’s greenest mobile phone service. Ecotricity is an employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and promoting sustainability at every level.
About The Role
As a Quality Assurance Engineer at Ecotricity, you will be pivotal in ensuring our products and services meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. Your role involves executing comprehensive testing strategies across various phases, including Unit, Integration (IAT), System, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement testing frameworks that support both technical excellence and business objectives. Your expertise will help identify potential defects early in the development lifecycle, thereby reducing regressions and enhancing overall product quality.
You will be responsible for fostering a culture of quality by standardizing testing methodologies, leveraging automated testing tools, and providing insights through monitoring and analytics. Your collaborative efforts will ensure seamless communication between technical testers, business analysts, and stakeholders, aligning testing efforts with project goals. The role requires balancing technical rigor with user-centric testing to deliver products that meet or exceed user expectations. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by assessing KPIs and adopting best practices aligned with industry standards such as the DORA framework.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a Quality Assurance role, with a strong understanding of Unit, Integration, System, and User Acceptance Testing.
- Professional certifications related to Quality Management Systems (QMS), Software Testing, or Project Management are advantageous.
- Expertise in implementing testing frameworks for technical and user-focused testing environments.
- Strong collaboration skills and experience working within diverse testing methodologies and teams.
- Advanced knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes, including test management software such as Zephyr or Provar.
- Solid technical background with experience in software development, web technologies, and automation tools.
- Proficiency in risk management, defect tracking, and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and best practices in QA testing.
Responsibilities
- Participate actively in the 3 Amigos process, from requirements gathering to test case design, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functionality.
- Adopt a proactive approach to identify potential defects early, preventing regressions in later development stages.
- Assist in developing and implementing a robust QA framework covering Unit, Integration, System, Performance Testing, and UAT.
- Embed automated testing within the testing strategy to increase efficiency and accuracy, following the principles of the testing triangle.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design, plan, and execute rigorous testing protocols for various testing phases.
- Standardize technical testing methodologies with business-focused UAT processes to optimize the development lifecycle.
- Utilize automated testing tools to streamline technical testing and integrate these tools within the UAT platform where applicable.
- Equip the UAT platform with monitoring and analytics capabilities to generate insights for subsequent testing cycles.
- Communicate the importance and benefits of Unit, IAT, and UAT testing to stakeholders, fostering a quality-centric culture.
- Balance technical rigor with UAT practicality, working with development and business teams to prioritize defect resolution.
- Assess testing effectiveness through KPIs aligned with industry standards such as the DORA framework and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain effective communication channels among technical testers, business analysts, and UAT participants to ensure cohesive testing efforts.
- Regularly review and update testing strategies and plans to adapt to evolving project requirements and technological advancements.
Benefits
- Healthcare plan, life assurance, and a generous pension contribution.
- Volunteering days to support community engagement and personal development.
- Hybrid working model combining in-office and remote work flexibility.
- Various company discounts, including shops, gyms, days out, and events.
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell additional days.
- Cycle to work scheme, carpooling options, and onsite parking facilities.
- Support for sustainability initiatives and contribution to the Group Environmental Policy.
Equal Opportunity
Ecotricity is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
