Job Description

Glasgow, Holborn - London


Technology

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R0008521
Permanent Employee (Regular)

Accepting applications until:

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28 June 2025

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Your Role: QA Engineer

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The Commercial Technology team develop and maintain the products that drive the commercial revenues at Global for both the Radio and Outdoor parts of the business.

In this role, you will test the software to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability meet the highest standards. You will contribute to comprehensive end-to-end testing across the front-end (React.js) and back-end (Java). You will automate test scripts for regression and performance testing.

We are a friendly and close-knit team and work in a highly collaborative, agile environment!

As a

QA Engineer

at Global, You will:

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage both automated and manual test cases for web applications and APIs Conduct comprehensive end-to-end testing across the front-end (React.js), back-end (Java) and automate these e2e scripts in Playwright (javascript) and Java Identify, document, and monitor bugs and performance issues, working closely with developers to resolve them Collaborate the platform team and integrate automated testing within CI/CD pipelines Promote and implement best practices for QA methodologies, tools, and processes within an agile environment

What You'll Love About This Role

1.

Think big

- Strive to do what hasn't been done before
2.

Own it

- Take pride in what you do and do it well
3.

Keep it simple

- Keep it simple to get stuff done
4.

Better together

- We're team players

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you'll have:Contributed towards the delivery of several features which provide business value Contributed towards creating and maintaining automated scripts Gained a proven understanding of the business context and how it relates to the team's deliverables

What You'll Need

Extensive experience in software testing and test automation Strong knowledge of end-to-end testing methodologies for web applications Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Playwright, REST Assured Familiarity with REST API testing using tools like Postman. Experience of Graphql will be a bonus Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration testing Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail An appetite for learning and a drive to continually improve Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote/hybrid team environment #####

Creating a place we all belong at Global

Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can't possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that's why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that diversity will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.

We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to the recruitment process and workplace to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for you or to disclose a condition, please email recruitment@global.com###

We are Global

At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We're the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone's day brighter--whether it's our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, or the communities we touch. From creating shows to making headlines, brightening everyone's day is at the heart of everything we do.###

Perks & Rewards

We offer inclusive perks and rewards, so you can get the best out of Global.####

Lifestyle

A little extra, for the moments that matter. 25 days holiday with an extra day off to celebrate your Global anniversary, free mortgage advice, purchase up to 5 days additional holiday, enhanced family leave, accessibility leave, and much more.####

Health

Put your health first with free Headspace membership for you and a loved one, access to a 24/7 virtual GP, nutrition coach, healthcare, and dental discounts.####

Financial

Protection in the important moments. Long sickness insurance, 4x salary protection, cashback benefits, discounted gym memberships,pension, discounted travel insurance, and much more.###

How we hire

Got your eye on a role?#####

Submit application

If one of our roles has caught your eye, the first step is to submit your application. You'll be asked for a CV, and sometimes a cover letter too. We love nothing more than seeing what you're passionate about, so portfolios, videos and demos are always a great addition at this stage.
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The process

If we think you're a great fit, one of our team will get in touch for a chat. This will usually be an informal call, where we get to know each other a little better. After this, you'll go into a first stage interview with the hiring team.#####

Interview and meet the team

This is where you'll meet your potential manager, and some of your teammates. Sometimes these interviews include a task to complete ahead of time, which you'll run through in the session. Aside from the task, it's a good idea to look through our values and see how they align with your own. We also love questions -- so don't forget to use this as an opportunity to interview us too.#####

What's next?

After all interviews are completed, we'll get back to you as quickly as possible. This is usually within a few weeks of applying, and slightly longer for busier roles. If our stars align, our recruitment team will be in touch with the good news! They'll talk you through the next steps, like signing your contract and the onboarding process. If you're not successful this time round, it's likely that you'd be great for another position so we would love to keep in touch!