Senior QA / Test Engineer – Power Platform
- , , united kingdom, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Remote
- Full time
- £40 - £60 Per Annum
Job Description
We are looking for a hands‑on QA / Test Engineer to help improve the quality, consistency, and reliability of our Power Platform solutions.
Location: UK (Hybrid / Remote)
Department: Delivery / Engineering
Role type: Permanent, Full-time
About Valto
We are very successful in our industry partnering with many managed service providers across the UK. We leapfrogged the market becoming leaders in a matter of months. Our customers always provide a 5-star rating, and we are very proud of the service we offer.
Valto is a UK-based Microsoft Solutions Partner that specialises in creating the intelligent workplace of the future. We help organisations of all sizes transform how they work by leveraging the full power of Microsoft technologies including Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Teams through to Azure, Power Platform, Data & AI and Copilot.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Chester, with offices in London and Southampton, Valto brings together a passionate team of engineers, developers, consultants and innovators dedicated to helping clients migrate, optimise and secure their digital estates.
Our mission is simple: to help our clients unleash technology in a way that’s meaningful, efficient and future-proof. Whether it’s building a modern intranet, automating complex workflows, migrating to the cloud or implementing AI tools. We combine deep Microsoft expertise with practical, business-led delivery.
At Valto you’ll join a collaborative, fast-moving team that values curiosity, initiative and continuous learning. We’ve built a culture where people are empowered to experiment, share knowledge and grow their careers alongside cutting‑edge tech.
If you’re excited about driving innovation, working with great people and helping businesses navigate transformation then Valto is the place for you.
Job role and responsibilities
This role goes beyond traditional “end‑of‑line testing”. You will play a key role in shaping how testing is done across the team, introducing pragmatic test processes, and holding developers accountable for the quality of their own work.
Initially, the role will be heavily hands‑on. Over time, you’ll help us move towards a more mature, structured approach to testing without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy.
Key responsibilities
Hands‑on testing
Perform manual testing of:
- Power Apps (Canvas and Model‑driven)
- Power Automate flows
- Dataverse data models, business rules, and security roles
- Validate functional and non‑functional requirements before release
- Identify defects early and clearly articulate impact and root cause
- Support and shape User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with internal teams and customers
Test process & quality improvement
- Define and maintain lightweight, scalable testing processes
- Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and regression test packs
- Establish clear quality gates and “definition of done” criteria
- Ensure testing is considered early in the delivery lifecycle, not just at the end
- Reimagine, own and drive measurable Quality & Testing KPIs that will drive business decisions
Developer accountability & collaboration
- Set clear expectations for developer testing before QA handover
- Challenge incomplete or poorly tested work constructively and professionally
- Coach developers on effective testing practices for Power Platform solutions
- Act as a quality advocate across the delivery team
Environment & release support
- Work with delivery and technical leads to ensure:
- Clear separation of Dev / Test / Production environments
Consistent deployment and release practices
- Support regression testing during fixes, enhancements, and releases
- Contribute to continuous improvement of ALM and release processes
Person Specification
- Proven experience as a QA / Test Engineer in a software delivery environment
- Hands‑on experience testing Power Platform solutions (Power Apps and Power Automate)
- Strong understanding of:
- Low‑code / configuration‑driven applications
- Data‑driven systems and business logic
Personal attributes
- Pragmatic and practical — not process‑heavy for the sake of it
- Comfortable getting “hands dirty” with real testing
- Confident communicator who can challenge constructively
- Curious and improvement‑focused
- Organised, detail‑oriented, and outcome‑driven
What success looks like
- Within 6–9 months:
- Fewer avoidable defects reaching UAT or production
- Developers consistently performing and evidencing their own testing
- Clear, repeatable testing practices across projects
- QA involved earlier in solution design and delivery discussions
- Improved confidence in releases across the business
- Work on meaningful, real‑world Power Platform solutions
- Influence how quality is approached across the organisation
- Opportunity to grow the role as our delivery capability matures
- A culture that values pragmatism, accountability, and continuous improvement
Culture and Mindset
- Accountability: Takes ownership and responsibility for tasks and outcomes
- Growth: Seek out opportunities to learn and develop continuously.
- Excellence: Aim for high standards and quality in everything you do.
- Customer First: Put customer needs and satisfaction at the forefront.
- Commitment: Show dedication and perseverance in achieving our goals
What We offer
- 25 Days + Bank Holidays
- 10% Annual Salary Bonus linked to Company Performance
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Private Medical Cover with Vitality
- Eye test (plus a pair of NHS prescription glasses if required for DSE)
- Online Rewards App
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Quarterly Face to Face Business Celebrations
- Monthly Happy Hour Get Togethers
- £500 Employee Referral Bonus
- £500 Added to Salary for Every Valto Certified Exam Passed
- Microsoft Certification Free Exams and Matched Work Study Time
- Hybrid & Remote Working with a focus on remote first
- Work from Home Equipment Provided
- Cutting Edge Office in Chester with Table Football and Xbox
- Valto work with the latest technology and provide the best‑in‑class equipment to our staff
- Car Salary Sacrifice with Octopus
The package on offer is depending on experience with up to 10% bonus
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Chester:
8 Hunters Walk, Canal Street
Chester, CH1 4EB
Southampton:
Royal Mail House, Terminus Terrace
Southampton, SO14 3FD
London:
Kemp House, 152 – 160 City Road
London, EC1V 2NX