Quality Engineer
Location: Hybrid / England, UKJob type: Permanent / Full-timeSector and subsector: Technology | QA / TestingSalary: Competitive salary
Why Join Roq?
Roq is changing the way the world thinks about quality. We want people to think and act differently about how quality is embedded into organisations so they can deliver complex technology change with confidence.
As a consultancy business, our work is varied and impactful. You’ll have the opportunity to partner with a range of clients, navigate different industries, and collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups. No two engagements are the same, and you’ll be encouraged to bring fresh thinking, adaptability, and curiosity to every project. You may occasionally travel to client sites, strengthening relationships and seeing the real-world impact of your work.
Everything we do is driven by our brilliant people and our core values: Straight Talking, Passionate, Excellence, and Commitment. If you want to make a real impact, grow your career, and work with a team that cares, Roq could be the place for you.
About the Role
As a Quality Engineer at Roq, you’ll ensure the delivery of high-quality testing by applying our Solutions Framework and Q-suite assets. You’ll design and execute test cases, build automated test solutions, and work with cross‑functional teams to validate system functionality. This is a collaborative role where you will work closely with diverse client teams, supporting the full testing lifecycle from discovery and planning through execution and defect resolution.
What You’ll Be Doing
Testing and Quality Assurance
- Design and create test cases and test data, tracking test cases against requirements, peer review / feedback for other team members, as required
- Carry out structured test execution across test levels, including functional automation, exploratory and static testing
- Create and maintain detailed test execution schedules aligned with test estimates
- Work closely with Business Analysts, technical resources and Subject Matter Experts to ensure test‑ware and coverage are appropriate
- Perform in‑depth analysis on systems or system components
- Record test results and collate appropriate test evidence
- Manage the defect lifecycle: raise, track, retest, and resolve efficiently
Test Automation (advantageous but not essential)
- Design, build and maintain automated test solutions using standard industry tooling
Frameworks and Best Practice
- Utilise and champion Roq’s Solutions Framework, underpinned by our Q‑suite of accelerators, enablers and principles (full training will be provided)
Collaboration and Communication
- Work collaboratively with diverse client teams in the execution of all appropriate testing levels
- Support the growth of Roq by sharing updates and positive Client activities internally and externally
- When required, support other Delivery team members when working with Marketing and Sales departments for Client workshops, RFPs and discovery sessions
- Any other reasonable duties deemed necessary by the company
What We’re Looking For
- A deep interest in delivering quality software that works
- Continuously seeks to add value, improve processes, and challenge inefficiencies
- Acts as an advocate for modern testing and quality practices
- Experienced across a variety of development environments, such as Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid
- Strong understanding of test automation frameworks and supporting tools, advantageous but not essential
- Demonstrable object‑oriented programming skills
- Knowledgeable in CI/CD principles and integrating testing into delivery pipelines
- An ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level certification is desirable as a mark of professional testing knowledge and discipline
Commitment
- Keeps pace with industry trends, new tools, and evolving best practices
- Provides well‑founded advice on tool selection and framework use
- Consistently strives to improve both self and team through mentorship and knowledge sharing
Straight Talking
- Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients and colleagues
- Balances the ability to listen with the confidence to challenge constructively
- Uses evidence‑based reasoning to support decisions and recommendations
The Roq Benefits Package
We genuinely invest in our people, in their wellbeing, careers, and life outside of work. Here’s a snapshot of what you can look forward to when you join us:
- Career Support Manager to guide your journey
- Priority for internal promotions – we love to promote from within, helping you climb the career ladder!
- Skills, Accelerated, Learning and Development (SALaD) Days – inspiring training days for all employees.
- Ongoing training, coaching and professional development
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Support
- Perkbox discounts, vouchers, and amazing freebies
- Healthcare Cash Plan – get support for a variety of healthcare costs including money towards dentistry, eyecare and discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced sick pay increasing with service
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Life assurance & income protection
- Enhanced pension (Roq pays up to 6%)
Work–Life Balance & Time Off
- Enhanced annual leave rising to 30 with service
- Buy & sell annual leave scheme
- Community Day (extra day to volunteer)
- Anniversary Awards worth up to £750
- Regular company events and socials
These benefits apply to eligible permanent employees – ask us for full details.
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