Roq and Role - Episodes Tagged with “Careers”

Matthew Riddiough Boylan - Ex-Forces - Test Manager

ROQ — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100

Ahead of the launch of Roq's Academy Apprenticeship which is tailored towards creating the ideal opportunity for ex-forces or return-to-worker, we talk to ex-forces Test Manager, Matthew Riddiough Boylan.

Matthew tells us all about why he switched to a career in Quality Engineering, how it's similar to his previous life in the military, best things about working for Roq and much more!

Sean Gray - Talent Acquisition Specialist

ROQ — Fri, 13 May 2022 14:30:00 +0100

This episode is a little different as we stray from our path so far which has been mostly around the technical roles we have at ROQ, and we focus on a role in our 'People Team'. Meet Sean Gray, ROQ's Talent Acquisition Specialist, the man you'll be speaking to if you apply for a role within ROQ. During this podcast episode Sean gives us an insight in to his daily life and also highlights some of the things he's looking for in an ideal candidate, as well as some top tips when going through the recruitment process.

Umer Khalid - Lead Automation Engineer

ROQ — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100

ROQ and Role is the brand new podcast, hosted by ROQ Career Support Manager, Steven Knowles, interviewing a variety of ROQ colleagues from all roles, backgrounds and expertise. The podcast series aims to give you a flavour of what it’s like to work for ROQ as well as explore how some of our guests got in to their careers in testing. Steven will also cover some technical aspects of the testing world, in addition to some softer, wacky and fun questions.

This episode focusses on Lead Automation Engineer, Umer Khalid, who joined ROQ last year and has a wealth of experience to share with you.

If you'd like to learn more about a career in software testing or discover how ROQ can support your organisation, please follow us on social media or get in touch at careers@roq.co.uk or ask@roq.co.uk

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Steve Nattrass - Senior Test Analyst

ROQ — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

This episode focusses on Senior Test Analyst, Steve Nattrass, who joined ROQ 9 years ago and has a wealth of experience to share with you. From testing to charity work, boiled eggs and beyond, no stone goes unturned in episode 3 of ROQ and Role

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/roq-ltd
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ROQTALK
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ROQTalk

Sophie and Amira - ROQ Academy Consultants

ROQ — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This episode focusses on the lives of ROQ Academy Consultants Sophie and Amira, who joined ROQ in October last year through ROQ's Test Engineering Academy Programme. In this episode they give us fantastic insight in to their every day lives, their views on attracting diverse talent, and much more! Expect tech issues, hatred of white bread, and a real feel of what it's like to work for ROQ in this second episode of ROQ and Role.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/roq-ltd
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ROQTALK
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ROQTalk

Steve Mellor - Test Architect

ROQ — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Steven Knowles interviews ROQ Test Architect, Steve Mellor on his current role, overall career in software testing, how he finds working at ROQ, and much more!

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Twitter - https://twitter.com/ROQTALK
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