Application Guide

How to Apply for QA Engineer

at Kaluza

🏢 About Kaluza

Kaluza stands out as a technology company specifically focused on the energy sector's decarbonization, developing intelligent software that helps energy suppliers transition to sustainable systems. Working here means contributing directly to climate solutions through technology, with a mission-driven culture that combines technical innovation with environmental impact. Their UK-based team operates at the intersection of energy, software, and sustainability, offering a unique opportunity to work on meaningful problems.

About This Role

This QA Engineer role focuses heavily on API and backend test automation using TypeScript/JavaScript, with minimal UI testing, ensuring quality across Kaluza's energy software platform. You'll champion testing practices throughout the SDLC while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain automated regression tests and enhance testing frameworks. The position is impactful because you'll help ensure reliable software that enables energy suppliers to drive decarbonization effectively.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with developers on upcoming features to plan test automation, writing and maintaining TypeScript/JavaScript tests for APIs and backend services, and running automated regression suites. You'll participate in Agile ceremonies, work with other QA professionals to coordinate end-to-end testing across teams, and contribute to improving test frameworks and CI/CD pipelines that support Kaluza's energy software platform.

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🎯 Who Kaluza Is Looking For

  • Has hands-on experience automating API test suites specifically with TypeScript or JavaScript (not just general automation experience)
  • Understands how to apply quality assurance within Agile methodologies and can articulate their approach to testing throughout the development lifecycle
  • Can balance automated testing with exploratory/manual testing when needed, despite the role's focus on automation
  • Demonstrates experience collaborating effectively with developers, product managers, and support teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage

📝 Tips for Applying to Kaluza

1

Highlight specific examples of API test automation you've built using TypeScript or JavaScript - mention frameworks/tools used and scale of test suites

2

Demonstrate understanding of energy/decarbonization context by connecting your QA experience to how it might apply to Kaluza's mission

3

Showcase experience with end-to-end testing across multiple teams or services, not just isolated component testing

4

Emphasize collaboration examples with cross-functional teams in Agile environments, not just technical testing skills

5

Tailor your resume to show progression in test automation framework development/maintenance, not just test execution

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with API test automation in TypeScript/JavaScript and how you've improved testing processes", "How you've championed quality practices within Agile teams and collaborated across functions to ensure coverage", "Why you're motivated by Kaluza's mission to decarbonize energy through software and how your QA skills contribute", 'Examples of maintaining/enhancing test automation frameworks and pipelines in previous roles']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Kaluza's specific products and how they help energy suppliers with decarbonization (beyond just their mission statement)
  • → The energy technology landscape in the UK and challenges energy suppliers face in transitioning to sustainable systems
  • → Kaluza's engineering blog or tech talks to understand their technical stack and approach to quality
  • → Recent news about Kaluza or their parent company OVO Energy to understand business context

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk through your approach to automating tests for a complex API backend service using TypeScript
2 How do you ensure end-to-end testing coverage when multiple teams are involved in development?
3 Describe a time you had to balance automated testing with exploratory/manual testing in an Agile project
4 How would you champion quality practices in a team developing software for energy decarbonization?
5 What experience do you have with maintaining and improving test automation frameworks over time?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing primarily on UI automation or manual testing experience when the role emphasizes API/backend automation
  • Generic statements about quality assurance without specific examples related to Agile methodologies and cross-team collaboration
  • Applying with a completely generic cover letter that doesn't reference Kaluza's energy/decarbonization focus

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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