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Join ClearSky Logic: the 'Special Ops' of Software Delivery!

About ClearSky Logic:

Founded in 2018, ClearSky Logic are a team of 50+, headquartered in Scotland with experts in Software Development, Design, Test/QA and the leadership to tie it all together. As the Special Ops for software, we have a complete mix of skill sets and expertise to build world-leading software for our clients. We provide elite squads, like Special Ops teams, to help businesses drive innovation and overcome challenges.

We're Hiring: QA Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

- Play a vital role in the QA process throughout the software development life cycle.

- Create and analyze technical specifications, develop acceptance criteria, and estimate test durations.

- Perform both automated and hands-on manual testing, while leading defect management.

- Mentor junior team members, contributing to their growth and the team's collective knowledge.

- Collaborate with software suppliers, designers, and developers to enhance system functionality.

- Utilize tools like Postman for effective software testing.

What We Offer:

- Competitive Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 (based on experience).

- Bonus Opportunity: Up to 10% annually.

- Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

- Work Model: Hybrid arrangement with 3 days a week at the Edinburgh office.

- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes Private Medical & Dental Cover, 34 days holiday, birthday off, extra day of holiday for each year of service. Pension, Cycle-to-Work Scheme, and more.

- Engaging Work Environment: Regular team events and professional development opportunities.

Who We Are Looking For:

- Relevant Experience: Minimum 2 years in software testing, including experience with Postman.

- Essential Skills: Strong communication, time management, and independent working abilities.

Location: Based in Scotland or willing to relocate.

Some Projects we are working on:

Hospitality tech - we are a growing partner in a complete re-platform of their system to migrate it to the cloud and take their business to the next level. We have multiple squads, each responsible for a different service, building in .Net & React. The client brings us well developed designs and a functional specification, then we work closely with them to make it a reality.

E-commerce: We work with an ecommerce branding company specializing in the health and fitness supplement sector, managing hundreds of their Shopify stores across multiple brands. Our team maintains and enhances their stores by adding new features, building custom sections, designing full landing pages, and implementing modern tech solutions. We collaborate closely with their design team, working from provided designs to ensure seamless execution and act as an integrated part of their team, helping to keep their ecommerce ecosystem up to date and competitive.

Driver and Fleet Management: We've designed and built a greenfield platform for our client, enabling companies to administer drivers and vehicles for their business. Built in .NET and React, we interact with the DVLA driver and vehicle information APIs, and summarise this data in a way which makes it easy for their clients to use. The project is also supported by a mobile app which allows the drivers working for client companies to self-serve requests.

Hospitality: Working with a scale-up hospitality business, we are working with them to make their software development practices more scalable and robust. We are adding modern CI/CD practices for their existing software systems, and developing enhancements to these systems written in .NET and Vue.js.

Fintech automation - We're building a comprehensive automation platform for a motor finance company using React & .NET with SQL and NoSQL databases. Working closely on-site and leveraging Azure cloud infrastructure with modern CI/CD practises, we're delivering value iteratively through agile methodologies to streamline their business processes and improve customer throughput.

This role necessitates residency in Scotland & RTW in the UK. We cannot sponsor

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance

Application question(s):

• What is your level of proficiency in English?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
• How many years of work experience do you have with Software Quality?
• How many times are you willing to travel to Edinburgh?

Experience:

• Postman: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH2 1HY