Job VC
Senior Manual QA Engineer (Backend/Data Validation)
Technologies
Description
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
Working Practices
Methodology
Agile, Kanban-style
Ceremonies
Daily standup
Backlog grooming
Sprint planning
Retrospectives
Tools
Visual Studio
Jira
GitHub
Remote desktop / server-based environments
Selection Process
CV review
Introductory interview (30 min)
Technical screening (30 min)
Collaborative assessment / Pair programming (1 hour)
Final interview (culture fit + technical interview, including system design and product interaction, 2–2.5 hours)
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
Working Practices
Methodology
Agile, Kanban-style
Ceremonies
Daily standup
Backlog grooming
Sprint planning
Retrospectives
Tools
Visual Studio
Jira
GitHub
Remote desktop / server-based environments
Selection Process
CV review
Introductory interview (30 min)
Technical screening (30 min)
Collaborative assessment / Pair programming (1 hour)
Final interview (culture fit + technical interview, including system design and product interaction, 2–2.5 hours)