Quality Engineer (Contract)

Quality Engineer

Location: Hybrid - Frequent travel to London required

Contract: Associate

Requirement: Must hold current UK Security Clearance

Contract Start: As soon as possible

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

• 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

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

Passionate

• 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

Excellence

• Experienced across a variety of development environments, such as Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid
• Strong understanding of test automation frameworks and supporting tools
• 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