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.***