Graduate QA Engineer

About Reply

Reply specialises in designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Structured as a network of highly specialised companies, Reply supports leading European industrial groups in sectors such as Telco & Media, Industry and Services, Banking and Insurance, and Public Administration, helping define and develop business models enabled by new paradigms such as AI, Cloud Computing, Digital Media, and the Internet of Things. Reply’s services include Consulting, System Integration, and Digital Services.

Role Overview

As a Graduate QA Engineer, you will play an important role in helping to ensure the quality, reliability and performance of applications, AI agents and integrations across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Working alongside experienced QA Engineers, developers, business analysts and solution architects, you will learn how to test applications, identify issues and ensure solutions meet business and user expectations.

You will develop your skills in designing and executing test cases, performing manual testing and exploring test automation where appropriate. You will also gain exposure to modern Microsoft technologies, including Power Apps, Copilot Studio, Teams, SharePoint and Azure services. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone at the beginning of their career who is interested in software quality, technology and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and creation of test plans, scenarios and test cases based on business requirements and user stories.
• Perform functional, regression, integration and user acceptance testing across Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions.
• Identify, document and report software defects, providing clear steps to reproduce issues and supporting their resolution.
• Gain experience testing APIs using tools such as Postman and Swagger, and validating data using SQL and other queries.
• Support the testing of Copilot Studio agents and AI-powered applications, assessing responses, functionality and user experience.
• Use Azure DevOps to manage test cases, record results and track defects, while collaborating with colleagues throughout the software development lifecycle.

About the Candidate

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or a related subject, or equivalent practical experience.
• An interest in software testing, quality assurance and understanding how applications work.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and a logical approach to investigating issues.
• Basic understanding of software development, databases, programming or APIs, gained through university projects or personal experience.
• An interest in Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform and AI. Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Postman or SQL would be beneficial.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn new technologies

Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.

Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.