QA Engineer

About Electric Miles

Electric Miles is revolutionising the electric vehicle charging ecosystem through AI-powered smart charging solutions. We help commercial and enterprise-level businesses maximise the potential of electric vehicles with an all-in-one platform for electrifying operations, optimising charging, and selling surplus energy back to the grid. As EV adoption accelerates globally, we're at the forefront of creating intelligent charging infrastructure that balances grid demand, reduces costs, and supports the transition to Net Zero.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer to join our innovative team and ensure the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge EV charging platform. This role is critical to delivering robust software solutions that power charging infrastructure, manage energy distribution, and enable seamless integration with grid systems. You'll be working on technology that directly impacts the future of sustainable transportation and energy management across the UK, EU, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive automated test frameworks for our EV charging management platform, including web applications, mobile apps, and API integrations

Lead automation testing efforts across our intelligent scheduling, load balancing, payment processing, and energy trading systems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, system architects, product managers, and energy specialists to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle

Implement and optimise testing strategies for IoT-connected charging infrastructure and real-time monitoring systems

Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines to support rapid, reliable deployments of new features

Leverage AI-powered testing tools to enhance test case creation, improve coverage, and accelerate delivery

Identify, document, and track defects through resolution, ensuring our platform maintains the highest standards of reliability and performance

Champion quality assurance best practices across the organisation

Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of our development processes

Ensure our solutions meet industry standards and compliance requirements relevant to energy and EV charging sectors

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills :

Proven experience of 3+ years in automation testing, preferably within the public sector, energy, transportation, or similarly regulated industries

Strong hands-on experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium, Appium, or comparable frameworks for web and mobile testing

Proficiency in relevant languages (JavaScript, Python and / or Java) for test automation, scripting, and integration with modern development workflows

Practical experience with AI-powered tools for test case creation, code generation, and intelligent testing approaches

Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies and their application in fast-paced, iterative environments

Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and collaborative development workflows

Professional Skills :

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a track record of diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges in production systems

Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate quality concerns and technical concepts to stakeholders at all levels

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a collaborative, mission-driven environment

Passion for sustainability and interest in contributing to the clean energy transition

Self-motivated with strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail

Desirable Qualifications

Experience working with cloud-based technologies (AWS) and cloud infrastructure testing

Knowledge of DevOps practices, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code

Experience testing IoT systems, real-time data processing, or energy management platforms

Familiarity with API testing, services architecture, and distributed systems

Understanding of performance testing, load testing, and scalability validation

Knowledge of security testing best practices and compliance requirements

Experience with payment processing systems or financial transaction testing

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that's shaping the future of sustainable transportation and energy

Collaborative, innovative work environment with a passionate team committed to tackling climate change

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities and exposure to emerging technologies including AI and IoT

Chance to make a real impact in the transition to Net Zero emissions