Senior QA / Test Engineer – Power Platform

Senior QA / Test Engineer – Power Platform

If you are interested in this role, please contact us at  [email protected]

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

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

Essential experience

• 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
• Confidence challenging developers and influencing ways of working
• Ability to balance pragmatism with quality — knowing when “good enough” really is

Desirable experience

• Experience testing solutions built on Dataverse
• Exposure to:
  • Solution-based deployments
  • Environment management (Dev / Test / Prod)
  • UAT facilitation
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, TestRail, similar)
• Interest in or exposure to test automation (even if limited in Power Platform)

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

Why join us?

• 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

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• 3% Matched Pension
• £1000 training stipend
• 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
• Career Progression & Pathways
• £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

Salary

The package on offer is depending on experience with up to 10% bonus

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and in joining the team at Valto, please contact us at: [email protected] and provide your CV. 

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