Automation QA Engineer

Skin Analytics is a multiple award-winning healthcare company building a clinical quality diagnostic service for skin cancer using artificial intelligence. We work with private insurers and the NHS to design better patient pathways, leading to better patient outcomes and lower costs for healthcare systems.

Skin Analytics aims to provide best-in-class solutions for patients. We work to exceed our customer's and partners' expectations by delivering on brand vision with innovative and customer-focused products and services. We empower our teams to maintain a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

About the role:

At the moment, Skin Analytics is going through an exciting growth phase with health partnerships in the NHS and private sector.

We are looking for a highly skilled Automation QA Engineer with extensive experience in both mobile and web automation testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software quality assurance, with a focus on creating and maintaining automated test suites to ensure the highest standards of product quality.

Requirements

Manual/Automation Testing:

• Testing our Platforms (APIs, Web App, Mobile App) and understanding our workflows.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for both mobile and web applications.
• Utilise automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Playwright, Appium) to create efficient and reusable test scripts.
• Integrating automated tests into nightly runs.

Test Planning and Execution:

• Design comprehensive test plans and test cases based on product requirements and specifications.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and load testing.
• Execute manual tests when necessary and document defects in a clear and concise manner.

API Testing:

• Develop and execute API tests using tools like Postman and Swagger.
• Validate API responses, performance, and error handling.
• Ensure API tests are integrated with automated test suites.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with developers, product managers to understand product features and technical implementations.
• Participate in Agile/Kanban ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate using Git for version control, including creating and reviewing pull requests.
• Working along with the QA Lead to improve our testing capabilities, approach, toolset, coverage, etc.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the quality and reliability of software products by implementing and adhering to best practices in QA methodologies.
• Review and analyse user stories, requirements, and technical specifications.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Document test plans, test cases, and test results.
• Provide clear and actionable bug reports and track defects to resolution.

Skills and Qualifications

Required technical knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on automation testing.
• Proficient in automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Appium, and others.
• Strong understanding of mobile (iOS and Android) and web application testing.
• Experience with API testing tools like Postman and Swagger.
• Proficient in using Git for version control, including creating and managing pull requests.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline tools like Jenkins.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Kanban methodologies.
• Proficiency in using Visual Studio Code (VS Code) or similar IDEs.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
• Able to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently
• Must have a critical eye and attention to detail

General technical skills:

• Experience in working within a regulated SSDLC process (optional but advantageous)
• Experience in working in MedTech, including ISO 13485 and ISO 62384 (optional but advantageous)

We value creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. We want someone who understands technology and is passionate to be a part of an exciting journey toward achieving our goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Structure
• Share options package - all our employees have ownership in the company
• Private healthcare incl. Partner & children
• 25 days annual leave (trialling increase to 26 days plus a company shutdown in August)
• Enhanced parental leave - includes adoption & foster
• Training budget
• Besides weekly catch-ups, monthly meetings to talk about you, and your ambitions and make plans
• Lots of fun social activities including company offsite!

The Real Stuff

Skin Analytics embraces and is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.