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Software Quality Engineer

Velaris

Velaris

Software Engineering, Quality Assurance
Western Province, Sri Lanka
Posted on Feb 20, 2026

About Velaris

We're Velaris, a UK-based tech scaleup revolutionizing Customer Success for B2B tech companies. Our SaaS platform, powered by advanced data analytics and productivity tools, helps you understand customer health, boost product adoption, cut churn, and uncover new revenue opportunities.

Velaris is growing fast!

We’re looking for an Engineer/ Senior Engineer - Software Quality to join our team. If you enjoy problem-solving, are always curious, and aren't afraid to push the boundaries of what's possible, we want to hear from you.

What do you need to have to apply for this position?

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Software Quality Engineering
  • At least 1 year of hands-on experience with UI automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright.
  • Hands on experience with API test automation tools such as Postman, REST Assured.
  • Strong knowledge of Java or any other programming language

What you will be responsible for?

  • Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
  • Design, develop and execute automation scripts using tools like Playwright, Selenium, Rest assured and Postman.
  • Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
  • Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
  • Perform thorough regression testing when needed
  • Liaise with internal teams to identify system requirements
  • Performance test scripting, execution and results analyzing for UI and APIs
  • Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and technologies
  • Closely work with onshore and offshore teams and maintain a good working relationship

Why Velaris?

  • Best work Culture on the Island (We mean it!)
  • Salary above market rate
  • Work from anywhere
  • Health/Life Insurance
  • Accommodation
  • Be a part of an International Team
  • Monthly team events so we can have fun!

What you'll find while working at Velaris - the Velarian DNA

  • Be bold and own it - Ideas inspire us, but action defines us. When we see a problem, we move to solve it. We collaborate, communicate, and are accountable for what we do individually and as a team.
  • Never settle - We know there's always a better way. We ask why, we challenge our ideas, and we're not afraid to experiment because we believe there's always an opportunity to do better.
  • Good vibes - We are naturally positive, we don't take ourselves too seriously and enjoy a good laugh, even at our expense. We don't complain about challenges, we look for solutions! Good vibes are the best medicine for tough times.
  • Practice Karuna - We are empathetic but we don't stop there. We go beyond to help out our colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
  • We are better together - Above all we are a team. We strive to create an encouraging, motivational, and supportive environment.