Quality assurance test engineer

Company Description

Ativion is a global EdTech leader focused on creating secure digital learning environments for students. Its flagship platform, StudentKeeper Powered by ContentKeeper, combines advanced web filtering, classroom management, and student well-being tools in one intuitive solution. Trusted by more than 10 million students across 1,300+ schools, Ativion delivers technology that protects data and supports safe, productive learning. The company emphasizes innovation, reliability, and student-centered design to help education providers manage digital classrooms with confidence.

Role Description

This 12-month fixed term Quality Assurance Test Engineer role is the key person for ensuring quality throughout the system development lifecycle by being a part of a collaborative project team. Responsibilities include performing day-to-day software testing activities as part of the SDLC; analysing requirements, designs, documentation, and applications to ensure quality and improving quality assurance by continually reviewing and updating documents related to QA and programming guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration with Development Teams: Work closely with software developers and other team members to understand product requirements and ensure effective test coverage across web and mobile applications.
• Test Case Creation and Maintenance: Create and maintain comprehensive test cases based on requirements, design specifications, and user stories.
• Bug Identification & Reporting: Identify, document, and track software defects through the bug tracking system and collaborate with developers to resolve issues.
• Test Environment Setup: Configure and manage test environments to ensure the stability and availability of environments required for testing.
• Performance & Load Testing: Design and execute performance and load tests to ensure scalability and performance of the product under varying levels of user activity.
• Test Coverage and Quality Metrics: Continuously improve test coverage by identifying and addressing gaps, as well as tracking and reporting on test automation progress and metrics.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

3+ years of experience in QA within a product development environment, ideally within the software or education technology industry.

Technical Skills

• Experience with software testing for web applications
• Proficiency in testing across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Chromebooks
• Understanding of Networking, Internet Security, and Linux command line
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar project management tools
• Strong analytical skills for examining bug reports, prioritizing tests, and optimizing application functions

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Knowledge of LDAP, Active Directory, Google Group, DNS, and Group Policy.
• Knowledge of virtualization products, like VMware and Proxmox.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Be at the forefront of advancing education technology and cybersecurity globally.
• Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technologies and industry leaders.
• Growth: Shape the future of a rapidly growing, international company.
• Culture: Join a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to excellence.

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