About Aqovia:

We don’t just build software, we engineer impact. Aqovia is an international technology firm creating real-world value through AI, data, and bespoke software solutions.

Beyond delivering high-end client solutions, we act as a strategic incubator, investing in and nurturing a diverse portfolio across fintech, healthcare, sustainability, and business intelligence. This ecosystem keeps us at the absolute edge of innovation, ensuring the work you do here shapes the industries of tomorrow.

The Role:

We are looking for an automation Senior Software QA Engineer to join our fast-paced agile development team. You will operate within an AI-centric SDLC and STLC, adhering to modern architecture guidelines where quality assurance is deeply integrated into AI-driven development workflows. You will drive quality across both internal products and client-facing applications. If you are strong in functional testing and eager to level up in automation, DevOps, and modern testing workflows, this is the place for you.

As Aqovia standardizes on AI-centric engineering across all technical roles, you will be tasked with driving rapid, iterative development oversight and implementation.

What You’ll Do:

• Automate & Test: Build and maintain E2E test suites using JavaScript or C#.

• Drive Quality: Perform functional, exploratory, and performance testing on UI, RESTful APIs, and databases.

• Bridge the Gaps: Collaborate with developers and product teams to define acceptance criteria, test plans, and robust system architecture.

• Modernize Workflows: Leverage modern testing methods and AI-assisted tools to boost efficiency and bug discovery.

• Own Releases: Manage test environments, test data, release processes, and software merges.

• Agile Execution: Active participation in standups, retrospectives, and 3-Amigos sessions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Core QA Experience: Proven background in an agile software development setup with direct experience or proficiency operating within an AI-centric SDLC/STLC.

• Test Automation: Hands-on experience with automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium).

• API & DB Proficiency: Strong background with API testing (Insomnia/Postman, OpenAPI/Swagger) and querying SQL databases.

• Diagnostic Mindset: A natural knack for breaking systems, debugging (DevTools), and filing clear, actionable bug reports.

• Tech Fundamentals: Exposure to cloud environments (Azure), version control (Git), performance testing (JMeter), and OS scripting (Windows/Unix).

• Rapid Delivery Oversight: Demonstrated ability to manage rapid, exponential iteration cycles while maintaining uncompromising standards for product quality and customer satisfaction.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English for client and team collaboration.

Nice to Have:

• Experience or curiosity with AI-assisted dev/test tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or AI-driven test frameworks).

Why Join Us?

• Real Impact: Build solutions that power high-growth ventures across critical industries.

• Career Growth: Dedicated support to expand your automation, cloud, and DevOps skills.

• Great Culture: Collaborative, transparent, and built on continuous learning.

• Top Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension, gym membership, Perkbox, and flexible hybrid working.

Aqovia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.