Job Description

Posted 1 week ago

QA Engineer / QA Tester (Software Quality Assurance) – Plymouth

We’re hiring a QA professional who can take ownership of testing across our software products. You’ll work directly with developers and product owners, making sure every release is stable, reliable and ready for real-world use. The role mixes manual testing with the chance to drive automation.

What you’ll do

* Build and run test plans, test cases and regression packs.

* Log defects clearly and push fixes through to completion.

* Work within Agile sprints: stand-ups, planning, retros.

* Maintain test documentation and quality standards.

* Help grow automation with tools like Selenium, Cypress or Playwright (if experienced).

* Support CI/CD, test environments and quality gates.

What you need

* QA / software testing experience in a commercial setting.

* Solid manual testing skills (functional + regression).

* Understanding of web/app testing, APIs, user flows and acceptance criteria.

* Experience with Jira, TestRail, Zephyr or similar tools.

* Collaborative mindset and strong attention to detail.

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Nice to have

* Automation skills with Selenium, Cypress, Playwright or equivalent.

* API testing (Postman, SoapUI) and basic scripting (Python/JS/Java).

* Experience in Agile delivery and CI/CD pipelines.

* Testing experience in safety-critical or regulated environments.

Salary & Setup

* Typical range: £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience and automation capability.

* Plymouth office