Major IT & Digital are proud to be partnering with a forward-thinking business with over 30 years industry experience delivering industrial IT solutions across both manufacturing, energy and utility sectors.Successfully achieved Investors in People award for the last 12 years and continue to invest in self-development for all internal teams. During the last 12 months, my client has expanded the subsidiary arm of the business specialising in bespoke industrial alarm management systems for both the UK and international markets. As part of continued business growth, my client has immediate requirements for a Quality Assurance Engineer to focus on both manual and automation test cases including AI automation working predominantly in .NET / Python development environment. This role is pivotal to ensuring both reliability and usability of my clients bespoke software products, delivering on QA practices and process whilst improving test coverage and releases within SDLC. Working within a small development and testing team, you will have a self-driven and methodical mindset, working closely with the developers and product management. If you feel you meet most of the below criteria, then please feel free to apply within. *Due to the location of this business, access to a car is highly recommended. Summary of skills and experience:Development of test cases and test plans suitable for both automation and manual testing Design, execute, and maintain manual test cases covering functional, regression, performance, and edge-case scenariosMaintain accurate test documentation, test cases, and test results within DevOps toolsDesign, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using appropriate frameworks and toolsExecute automated test suites as part of release validation and regression testingContribute to the integration of automated tests within CI/CD workflows Ensure software releases meet functional, performance, and usability expectations before customer deliveryIdentify defects early and provide clear, actionable feedback to development teamsExpand and maintain automated test coverage to reduce manual effort and regression riskTest product releases to identify defects and validate behaviour against user requirementsPerform comprehensive regression testing following bug fixes and new feature developmentValidate defect fixes and confirm issues are fully resolved before releaseInvestigate non-conforming software behaviour and assist developers in identifying root causesEstimate, prioritise, and coordinate testing activities across sprint and release cyclesMy client offers a competitive salary, individual bonus scheme paid annually, a generous 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Additional to this is a comprehensive training and development plan and an individual learning budget for personal growth. JBRP1_UKTJ