Skills
QA methodologies
Software testing lifecycle
Manual testing
Test automation
Web application testing
Mobile application testing
API testing
Test case design
Test documentation
Defect tracking
Test plan management
SQL
Database validation
Agile
Scrum
Functional testing
Regression testing
Integration testing
Exploratory testing
Jira
Postman
Selenium
AWS
Summary
Join a stable and growing technology organization as a QA Test Engineer and help deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing software. You will design test plans and cases, execute manual and automated tests across web, mobile, and API applications, manage defects, validate databases, and collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams in an agile environment. Strong knowledge of software testing practices, SQL, test documentation, and modern development workflows is required.
Highlights
Competitive salary with annual reviews, hybrid working, generous leave, pension contributions, health support, discretionary bonus, paid volunteering, structured training, career progression, and a supportive team culture.
Description
QA Test Engineer – Full-time, Permanent
Location: Poole, Dorset (hybrid working)
Salary: £35-40,000 per annum + Benefits
The Opportunity:
If you’re a QA Test Engineer who takes real pride in product quality and enjoys working closely with developers to ensure software performs exactly as it should, this is an opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of high-impact technology used at scale.
You’ll be joining a well-established software company with ambitious plans to adopt modern development tools and testing approaches.
As a QA Test Engineer, you’ll be collaborating with developers and product specialists in an Agile environment.
From designing detailed test cases to executing both manual and automated testing, your work will directly influence the reliability, security and performance of complex software systems.
This is a varied role where no two projects look the same.
If you enjoy digging into problems and helping teams release better software, you’ll find plenty of opportunity to make an impact here!
Why This Role Stands Out:
Salary is up to around £40,000 per annum depending on experienceAnnual salary reviews with regular market benchmarkingHybrid working – 1 day per week remote from home25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPension scheme with employer contribution and matched enhancementsHealth Cash Plan including 24/7 GP access, dental and optical coverDeath in Service cover (4x salary)Employee Assistance ProgrammePaid volunteering daysDiscretionary bonusComfortable, modern open-plan officeTeam and company social eventsAutonomy, trust and long-term career progressionStructured training and development opportunities to help you growSupportive, team-focused culture that values your ideas and achievements
What the QA Test Engineer Will Do:
As a QA Test Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring software releases meet the highest standards, as follows:
Design and execute test plans, test cases and automated test scriptsPerform manual and automated testing across web, mobile and API-based applicationsIdentify, document and track defects through to resolutionWork closely with developers, product managers and DevOps teams during Agile sprintsExecute functional, regression, integration and exploratory testingMaintain clear documentation of test coverage, results and quality metricsContribute ideas that improve testing efficiency, automation and overall product quality
What You Need:
The company is looking for a QA Test Engineer who enjoys working collaboratively and takes a proactive approach to improve product quality.
You will need to have:
Strong understanding of QA methodologies and the software testing lifecycleExperience performing both manual and automated testing tools across APIs, mobile and web environmentsAbility to design structured test cases and produce clear documentationExperience tracking defects and managing test plans within modern development workflowsSQL knowledge for database validation and testingExperience working within Agile or Scrum development environments
Other preferred technology skills/experience:
JIRAPostmanSeleniumAWS cloud services
Why You Should Apply:
This role offers the chance to work within a stable, growing technology business where quality is taken seriously and engineering teams are encouraged to improve how software is built and tested.
If you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with developers, and helping deliver reliable software that people depend on every day, this could be a great next step.
Apply now or contact me for a confidential conversation.
We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and are happy to discuss adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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