GenSoft supports a global leader in advanced semiconductor manufacturing and materials solutions.
The client has recently secured significant strategic investment and entered a new phase of growth and investment, creating strong long-term momentum for engineering and technology initiatives.
This role is primarily focused on backend processes, data integrity validation, and testing of complex calculations, rather than frontend/UI testing.
The ideal candidate should have strong analytical QA experience and be comfortable working with the validation of complex backend processes, calculations, data transformations, and processing outputs.
Engagement Details * Start date: immediate * Initial term: 6 months (with possible extension) * Extension possibility: yes * Work format: fully remote * Working hours: 8 hours per day aligned with UK business hours
About the Project
The QA Engineer will support backend systems responsible for processing and analyzing manufacturing and machine-generated datasets used in operational activities.
The team is currently working through a priority backlog of business-critical tasks related to: * backend calculations * file processing * data transformations * manufacturing reporting * analytical tools
This is not a traditional UI-focused QA role. The majority of testing will involve: * backend validation * data integrity verification * calculation accuracy * file processing verification * analytical workflows
Current Team Structure
The engineer will work closely with: * Engineering Manager * Technical Lead * 2 Developers * 1 Tester
The team works remotely following an Agile Kanban-style approach.
Required Experience and Skills
Technical * 5+ years of experience in Manual QA * Strong background in backend/system testing * Experience validating systems with large data volumes or complex processing * Experience with SQL/database validation * Experience planning and writing test plans and test scripts * Experience reporting on testing progress and test coverage * Strong defect investigation and reporting skills * Experience working in Agile teams
Business and Delivery * Fluent technical English * Strong experience with remote collaboration * Comfortable working independently * Strong communication skills * Ability to operate in an environment with shifting priorities and delivery pressure
Nice-to-Have Skills * Ranorex * Selenium * Experience with scientific or analytical systems * Experience with manufacturing systems * File-processing / CSV validation experience * Experience testing systems with complex calculations
Soft Skills * High attention to detail * Strong analytical thinking * Natural curiosity for investigating problems * Comfortable working with complex business logic and calculations * Strong communication skills * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team * Ability to identify edge cases and inconsistencies in data-heavy workflows * Practical and delivery-oriented approach * Good organizational and documentation skills * Calm and methodical approach under pressure
Responsibilities * Performing manual testing of backend processing and calculation systems * Verifying file processing and calculation outputs * Validating integrity and correctness of business-critical data transformations * Planning and writing test plans and test scripts * Reporting on testing progress and test coverage completion * Supporting defect discovery, triage, reporting, and retesting processes * Collaborating closely with developers throughout the delivery cycle * Participating in Agile meetings and delivery discussions * Documenting testing activities and results
