Role Overview
Symphony is hiring a entry-level QAOps Engineer. This is a full-time role in Belfast. Part of Symphony's Lifecycle hiring, posted 6 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
About us @Symphony
Secure. Connected. Intelligent.
Symphony is an AI-powered communication and technology company fueled by interconnected platforms: messaging, voice, directory and analytics.
Our end-to-end encrypted technologies enable over 1,400 institutions to accelerate AI impact, prioritize data security, navigate complex regulatory compliance and optimize business interactions.
Role Description:
Symphony is looking for an experienced QAOps Engineer / Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who is passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable, and reliable software experiences to enterprise customers.
This role combines Quality Engineering, Test Automation, DevOps practices, and operational excellence to build and maintain scalable quality systems across complex cloud-native platforms. You will work closely with engineering teams across multiple time zones to improve product quality through automation, CI/CD integration, observability, release governance, and data-driven quality insights.
The ideal candidate is a strong developer with deep automation expertise, capable of building quality platforms and enabling teams to shift quality practices earlier in the development lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Define and promote best practices for quality engineering, automation standards, test reliability, and release validation and collaborate with development, DevOps, product to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software lifecycle
- Develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks and QAOps infrastructure for UI, API, backend, and end-to-end testing across multi-cloud environments (AWS/GCP) through CI/CD pipelines
- Continuously improve automation coverage by converting manual validation into reliable automated testing
- Analyze test results, production trends, system telemetry, and quality metrics to proactively identify risks and regressions
- Support release readiness activities including QA sign-off, deployment validation, release coordination, and post-release monitoring
Required Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation orchestration tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar
- Good software development and scripting experience in languages such as Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Groovy, or C#, with hands-on experience building automation frameworks for modern web applications (React/TypeScript/JavaScript)
- Experience with UI automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Robot Framework, and backend/API testing tools such as REST Assured, Postman, or SoapUI
- Experience working with cloud-native infrastructure and distributed systems in AWS and/or GCP environments. Familiarity with containerized environments such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus
- Working knowledge of JIRA, test management, and defect tracking tools
- Experience troubleshooting client-server architectures, web applications, backend APIs, and distributed systems
- Proven experience supporting QA sign-off processes, release validation, and production readiness activities
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills across globally distributed teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience with performance, resiliency, chaos, or scalability testing
- Familiarity with shift-left testing and continuous quality engineering practices
- Exposure to AI-assisted testing, intelligent test selection, or automation analytics is a plus
Compensation:
- Salary Range: £40,000 - 50,000 base salary per year
- Bonus Plan
Benefits and Perks:
- Regional specific competitive benefits
- Build your own Benefits (BYOB) perk
- Local events, team building, and development opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the QAOps Engineer position at Symphony?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Symphony. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the QAOps Engineer position at Symphony located?
This position is based in Belfast. Symphony has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a QAOps Engineer at Symphony earn?
Symphony has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the QAOps Engineer role at Symphony posted?
This role was posted on June 16, 2026 (6 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the QAOps Engineer role at Symphony entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Symphony has listed.
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