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QA Tester - Remote Opportunity at Public Health Wales

$32K–$38K/year

About the Role

Join us as a QA Tester in a remote capacity, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming how we deliver digital and data services across Public Health Wales. As a QA Tester, you will help deliver robust digital solutions that support our goals, ensuring systems are user-focused and meet high standards while contributing to best practices and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

  • Assist with planning and executing testing activities to support quality standards for secure and interoperable systems.
  • Use modern testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Postman, Azure DevOps, JMeter) to validate and maintain high-quality solutions.
  • Participate in test planning and execution, contribute to test automation, and follow high-quality assurance standards.
  • Apply agile and user-centered testing practices while collaborating with diverse teams.
  • Follow data protection, cyber security, and national standards in all testing activities.
  • Assist with defect tracking and troubleshooting, helping maintain system reliability through effective testing.

Requirements

  • A degree in a technical, digital, or scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Foundational knowledge of software testing in Agile teams.
  • Experience using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Postman, Azure DevOps.
  • Hands-on use of C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript for testing and automation.
  • Good communication skills, with the ability to explain testing processes and quality standards to non-specialist audiences.
  • A collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn and support team objectives.

Nice to Have

  • Professional certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Agile).
  • Experience with test automation tools and scripting languages.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native testing tools and concepts (e.g., Azure, Docker).

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £31,516 to £38,364 per annum.
  • Remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Access to health and wellness programs.
  • Participation in meaningful projects that have a population-level impact.
Language Requirements
EnglishB2
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Why This Job8.0 of 10

This remote QA Tester position at Public Health Wales offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact on public health through digital solutions.

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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in automated testing frameworks such as Selenium and Playwright, with a keen eye for detail to identify issues in web applications built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Self-motivated and adaptable remote worker who thrives in a flexible environment, capable of managing time effectively and collaborating across different time zones.

Analytical mindset with foundational knowledge of SQL and C, enabling the candidate to write and execute complex test cases and understand application logic for better testing outcomes.

Learning Resources

Selenium WebDriver Documentationguide

Career Path

QA Tester - Remote Opportunity at Public Health Wales(Now)QA Analyst(1-2 years)QA Lead or Automation Engineer(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Selenium Market Size 2024
$1.2B
Annual Growth
11.5%
AI Adoption in Testing
45%
Investment in Test Automation
+30%
Labour Demand for QA Roles
+25%
Avg Salary for Junior QA Tester
$65K

Skills & Requirements

Required
SeleniumPlaywrightPostman
Growing in Demand
CypressTestNGAPI Testing
Declining
QTP/UFTManual Testing

Domain Trends

Shift to AI-Driven Testing
45% of organizations are adopting AI tools for automated testing to enhance efficiency and reduce time to market.
Increased Demand for Remote Testing
Remote testing roles have surged by 30% as companies embrace flexible work environments, particularly in the public health sector.
Integration of CI/CD in Testing
70% of companies are integrating Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices, making skills in Azure DevOps and automation tools like Selenium essential.

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