Job Description

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About Walr

Walr is a data creation company that supports insight professionals globally. It specializes in reaching diverse audience segments, leveraging proprietary technology, and offering bespoke services. With a comprehensive suite of tools, backed by a team of seasoned industry professionals, Walr's services include efficient data collection methods, intuitive data visualization and reporting techniques, and supportive and transparent advice. Walr exists to unify the complex and fragmented research process by introducing more efficient, rapid, and straightforward methods.


As a rapidly growing company and acclaimed recipient of the Best Workplace in Tech and Best Workplace in Wellbeing titles, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to shape our journey. Empowerment and growth define us. Join us in reshaping the future of business.

Please note that this is a 7-month contractual role.

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Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of scalable test automation frameworks and tools to support end-to-end, integration, performance, and regression testing. Establish and enforce best practices for testing strategies, ensuring high-quality across all engineering projects. Identify and address testing bottlenecks, proactively optimizing test processes and tools to enhance productivity and coverage. Drive the adoption of modern testing methodologies, ensuring industry leading standards in high-quality software delivery. Ensure comprehensive test coverage through the development and execution of well-structured test plans, cases, and scenarios. Stay hands-on with coding and debugging automated test scripts, with a focus on maintaining a high level of technical proficiency.

Management & Mentorship

Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of test engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Support team members in career development, offering guidance and opportunities for personal development. Collaborate with engineering leadership to define team goals, track progress, and ensure alignment with the business. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, driving the team to exceed quality standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Backend, Frontend and Platform teams to define testing requirements, ensuring early involvement in the software development lifecycle. Work closely with product managers and designers to align on quality expectations and testing requirements for user-focused features. Collaborate with the Platform team to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for seamless, continuous validation of code changes. Act as a quality advocate in technical discussions, ensuring that testing and quality considerations are prioritized in decision-making. Provide actionable insights to stakeholders through the analysis of test results and quality metrics.
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Minimum Qualifications

6+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong emphasis on automation and quality engineering. Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for test automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.). Hands-on experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks for UI, API, and performance testing from scratch. Strong knowledge of modern testing practices, tools, and methodologies (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, etc.). Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar. Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot complex systems, identifying root causes and proposing effective solutions. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive initiatives.
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Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience with performance and security testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, OWASP ZAP). Familiarity with containerization and cloud platforms (e.g., Docker and Azure). Experience with behaviour-driven development (BDD) or test-driven development (TDD) practices. Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and how they intersect with quality engineering. Prior experience leading or mentoring a team of test engineers in a fast-paced agile environment. Knowledge of test data management and creating tools for dynamic, reusable test data generation.
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What we offer:

At Walr, we know that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work when it comes to supporting a global team. That's why we design our benefits with local relevance in mind while staying grounded in a shared sense of purpose and culture. Here's an overview of the benefits most relevant to the regions this role sits in:


30 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays - because rest is part of doing great work.

Monthly snack, phone, and internet allowances

- to help you stay connected, fuelled, and ready for the day
Monthly lunch allowance - meals on us, every month Quarterly team meetups and socials - time to connect, unwind, and build relationships Recognition awards - celebrating individuals who go above and beyond
Work from anywhere - up to 8 weeks of location flexibility each year




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Our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

We're building a workplace that works for everyone. We know that teams thrive when they bring together different voices, backgrounds, and perspectives -- so we're actively working to make sure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Whether it's how we hire, grow talent, or shape our culture, inclusion is at the heart of what we do. If you're passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact, you belong here.


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What we value:

At Walr, our values are more than just words - they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up.

We Delight through Dedication:

We go the extra mile for our customers. We're proactive, solutions-focused, and relentless in our pursuit of great service. If something's not working, we fix it. Fast.

We Lead with Trust:

We trust each other to make smart decisions -- using data, yes, but also judgement, empathy and integrity. We act like true partners, not passengers.

We Revel in Innovation:

We think differently. Whether it's new tech, new ways of working or better experiences for clients -- we're not afraid to challenge the status quo. Progress matters more than perfection.

We Celebrate as a Team:

We share wins, give credit freely, and support each other through the tough stuff. We show up with curiosity, humility, and a belief that we're better together.

We Are Empowered to Act Like Owners:

We take responsibility, even when it's not in our job description. We make bold calls, stay accountable, and keep the bigger picture in mind.
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How we work: our behaviours

Our behaviours bring our values to life. They define what great looks like in action:

Ownership & Accountability:

We follow through, face challenges head-on, and step up without waiting to be asked.

Excellence:

We hold a high bar - for ourselves, our work, and our impact.

Customer-Centricity:

We deeply understand our clients' needs and go beyond to deliver standout experiences.

Proactive Problem Solving:

We don't just fix things - we anticipate, collaborate, and innovate to get ahead of the curve.

Urgency:

We move fast with intention - balancing speed and never compromising on quality. *

Positivity:

We stay constructive, even under pressure. We uplift the team and create an environment where people want to do their best work.