37 Qa Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

CarmichaelUK is working with a Tier 1 contractor on the HS2 project and is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the team in Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most prestigious infrastructure projects, ensuring quality standards are met across multiple work packages.

Key Responsibilities:

• p>Oversee and implement the project’s quality management processes.

• Conduct inspections and audits to verify compliance with specifications, drawings, and industry standards.

• Review and approve quality documentation, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and material approvals.

• Support site teams with quality-related queries and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.

• Liaise with the client, subcontractors, and design teams on quality issues.

• Maintain accurate quality records and prepare detailed reports for project management.

• Provide training and guidance on quality procedures to site teams.

About You:

• HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer role within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.

• Working knowledge of quality management systems and procedures.

• Experience on major infrastructure projects – HS2 experience advantageous.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• CSCS card holder.

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Pion produces award-winning technology for the biggest retailers on the planet, connecting them with the youth market. We’re constantly innovating to offer new solutions that satisfy our consumers, drive ROI for our clients, and create an empowering workplace for our employees.

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About the role.

As a result of our incredible success and growth, we are looking for a QA Engineer to join us.

Responsibilities include 

• Working with a cross-functional squad and other members of QAto estimate, prioritise, plan and coordinate quality testing activities based on business requirements and criticality, as well as working collaboratively within the QA team.
• Develop and execute exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality, using open source tools.
• Liaise with team members such as Engineers and Product Managers to identify functional requirements.
• Attend squad ceremonies, such as stand ups, and refinement meetings, as well as getting collaborating with the squad to deliver quality features.
• Engaging with squads in creating acceptance criteria and aid in reviewing designs.
• Developing a deeper understanding of test plans and test cases.
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and strategies.

Requirements

A little bit about you.
We’d really like to hear from you, if you have

• Proven work experience within software development and software quality assurance, ideally within an Agile environment.
• 2+ years experience of software QA methodologies, tools and practices.
• Javascript coding experience.
• Hands-on experience with automation testing and tools such as: Webdriver IO, Cucumber , BDD, Saucelabs, Git.
• An understanding of test plans and test cases.
• Automation and test knowledge is extremely important.
• Above all else, personality is of huge importance here at Pion! We need an engineer who is passionate about their craft, who is keen to learn, and is proactive with the ability to learn quickly.

Benefits

Life at Pion.

Let’s take a look at a few things that make Pion an amazing place to work…

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive QA Engineer to join our collaborative team at Deskpro, a growing help desk software company. As an integral member of our engineering team, you'll ensure the quality and functionality of our product through manual testing of stories and bug fixes, automating tests where appropriate, championing QA best practices, and working alongside developers to triage and resolve defects. You'll also have exciting opportunities to grow your skills by contributing to our test automation efforts with Playwright, helping us maintain excellent testing standards whilst supporting our product's continued development.

As a QA Engineer, you will:

• Collaborate closely with scrum teams to manually test stories and bug fixes , ensuring each release meets our high quality standards.
• Champion QA best practices during scrum meetings and refinements , working with the team to define clear testing requirements and share knowledge across disciplines.
• Partner with developers in triaging and reproducing defects , contributing to swift issue identification and resolution.
• Execute regression and smoke tests during release cycles and as needed, helping maintain system stability and reliability.
• Contribute to our automation strategy by converting exploratory tests into Playwright automation (JS/TS) , expanding our test coverage whilst developing your technical skills.

Requirements

What you'll bring:

• Experience in QA engineering or software testing, preferably within an Agile development environment.
• Knowledge of manual testing practices and automated testing using tools like Playwright (JS/TS) or similar frameworks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across development and product teams.
• Experience triaging defects and partnering with developers to resolve issues efficiently.
• Understanding of regression testing and smoke testing within release cycles.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on user experience and reliability.
• Familiarity with Agile processes and tools, or willingness to learn.

If you don’t meet every requirement but are excited about this role, we’d still love to hear from you.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a generous share option package. Our office is based in a friendly, fast-moving startup environment, with great transport links and amenities nearby.

• Competitive Salary + Generous Share Options
• Fantastic Transport Links : Just 3 minutes from the mainline train station, District and Northern line tubes, buses, and trams.
• Office Perks : Unlimited coffee, tea, soft drinks, snacks, and beers for Thursday afternoons. BBQs in the summer, Monday breakfasts, and Thursday lunches.
• Health & Wellness : Private healthcare, gym discount, bike storage, and parking options.
• Work-Life Balance : Flexible work culture with autonomy and real impact
• Growth Opportunities : An opportunity to be part of a growing software company with the potential to make a big impact.

Deskpro is a help desk platform that improves online customer service for millions of customers. We are dedicated to providing businesses with better ways to communicate with their customers through various channels (email, live chat, voice, etc.). As part of our growing Engineering team, you will be working in close collaboration with developers and designers, contributing to our product's quality and success.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone has equal opportunity to thrive. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, just let us know - we’re happy to help.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Manual role

Up to 48k

Bristol - Hybrid, very flexible

I am working with a SaaS client who is looking for a skilled manual tester to join their team.

They are looking for someone who puts quality first and maintains excellent standards and best practice in testing.

You will be working within a scrum team, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency.

You will be involved with black box testing, exploratory testing, database testing, API testing, UI Testing, performance testing, Security testing, Usability testing amongst others.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator that promotes excellence and puts quality first.

This is an environment where quality is absolutely key, and the business appreciates the importance of testing as a function to ensure the products are ready for release.

There is an auto team who you will communicate and collaborate with for increasing efficiency, but your role is manually focused.

Benefits:

27 days holiday, plus

Seeking a Senior QA Engineer with strong, hands on automation experience to join a growing digital transformation team, modernising legacy systems into cloud-native solutions using Java, DevOps, and agile practices. 
This is a permanent role with hybrid working in Telford, paying £46,000 to £67,000 dependant on experience, plus bonus. 

Key Details:

• Location: Hybrid - average 2-3 days per week in Telford
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible for this upon joining (please do not apply if you will not be eligible, this is an essential criteria)
• Environment: Agile, DevOps, cloud (AWS/Azure), microservices, containerisation

Role Overview:

• Assess requirements and testability
• Create test scripts and data
• Execute tests, log results, retest fixes
• Report progress and raise issues

Required Skills:

• Strong QA process knowledge
• API testing (e.g. Postman), system integration testing
• Automation (e.g. Cucumber, JUnit), Wiremock
• Load/performance testing
• Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Git
• Agile delivery experience
• Mentoring, leadership, team management or similar

Additional:

• Must pass identity, residency, and criminal record checks.
• Perfect for someone hands-on, adaptable, and eager to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Please only apply if you have the relevant experience, are based in a commutable distance to Telford and you will be eligible for obtaining security clearance after joining.

So, if you are a senior QA Engineer with strong automation experience based in a commutable distance to Telford, please apply now to be considered!

QA Engineer (Foundry)

38,000-45,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits

Dudley

Are you a QA Engineer or similar from a Foundry background looking for a technical, hands on role within a long-established Foundry who offer a stable, exciting working environment and the chance to continually develop your career?

The long-established Foundry have seen ongoing stability and development to the point they have over 110 staff and work with a broad client base of blue-chip clients. They are in a period of exciting growth, having increased their turnover by several million in the last 3 years and as such are looking to grow their friendly team.

In this autonomous role you will be one of the go-to quality engineers in the business as you work primarily on the shop floor carrying out audits, inspections and defect investigations. You will also carry out admin work in the office and mentoring for junior team members and advise on continuous improvement.

This role would suit a QA Engineer looking for a varied role within a long established foundry offering a good work life balance and ongoing progression to leadership roles.

The Role:

• Primarily hands on role (70%)- audits, inspections and investigations on the shop floor
• Carry out associated administrative work and train junior team members
• Advise on process improvement to senior leadership
• Work within quality team of 4 and liaise with other departments
• Ongoing progression to Senior and then Quality Manager

The Person:

• QA Engineer or similar
• Foundry background
• Commutable to Dudley

Reference number: BBBH21099

Quality, Engineer, Control, Assurance, QC, Heavy Engineering, Automotive, Audits, Investigations, Foundry, QA, Industrial, Factory, West Midlands, Birmingham, Dudley, Stourbridge, Kidderminster

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you have a passion for quality and a knack for problem-solving? Can you envision yourself leading a quality transformation across the EMEAA region? We are currently looking for a Senior QA Engineer to join our busy team.

Hours of Work: Full-Time. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract operating a hybrid working

As our Senior QA Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our quality transformation, utilising data-driven insights to recognise opportunities and solve problems. You will oversee our Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, while forging partnerships across multiple sites and brands to create a world-class quality approach. With your strategic mindset and strong problem-solving skills, you’ll make a definitive impact on our processes and procedures, championing best practices and fostering collaboration across functions.

Senior QA Engineer Requirements:

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of turning insights into actionable improvements.

A solid understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and experience in managing ISO-compliant environments.

Demonstrated ability to conduct internal audits and manage compliance systems effectively.

Familiarity with quality control methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA, and Control Plans (certifications advantageous).

Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems (EFACS experience desirable).Senior QA Engineer Benefits:

33 days holiday (inclusive of

Seeking a Senior QA Engineer with strong, hands on automation experience to join a growing digital transformation team, modernising legacy systems into cloud-native solutions using Java, DevOps, and agile practices. 
This is a permanent role with hybrid working in Telford, paying £46,000 to £67,000 dependant on experience, plus bonus. 

Key Details:

• Location: Hybrid - average 2-3 days per week in Telford
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible for this upon joining (please do not apply if you will not be eligible, this is an essential criteria)
• Environment: Agile, DevOps, cloud (AWS/Azure), microservices, containerisation

Role Overview:

• Assess requirements and testability
• Create test scripts and data
• Execute tests, log results, retest fixes
• Report progress and raise issues

Required Skills:

• Strong QA process knowledge
• API testing (e.g. Postman), system integration testing
• Automation (e.g. Cucumber, JUnit), Wiremock
• Load/performance testing
• Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Git
• Agile delivery experience
• Mentoring, leadership, team management or similar

Additional:

• Must pass identity, residency, and criminal record checks.
• Perfect for someone hands-on, adaptable, and eager to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Please only apply if you have the relevant experience, are based in a commutable distance to Telford and you will be eligible for obtaining security clearance after joining.

So, if you are a senior QA Engineer with strong automation experience based in a commutable distance to Telford, please apply now to be considered!

QA Engineer (Foundry)

38,000-45,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits

Dudley

Are you a QA Engineer or similar from a Foundry background looking for a technical, hands on role within a long-established Foundry who offer a stable, exciting working environment and the chance to continually develop your career?

The long-established Foundry have seen ongoing stability and development to the point they have over 110 staff and work with a broad client base of blue-chip clients. They are in a period of exciting growth, having increased their turnover by several million in the last 3 years and as such are looking to grow their friendly team.

In this autonomous role you will be one of the go-to quality engineers in the business as you work primarily on the shop floor carrying out audits, inspections and defect investigations. You will also carry out admin work in the office and mentoring for junior team members and advise on continuous improvement.

This role would suit a QA Engineer looking for a varied role within a long established foundry offering a good work life balance and ongoing progression to leadership roles.

The Role:

• Primarily hands on role (70%)- audits, inspections and investigations on the shop floor
• Carry out associated administrative work and train junior team members
• Advise on process improvement to senior leadership
• Work within quality team of 4 and liaise with other departments
• Ongoing progression to Senior and then Quality Manager

The Person:

• QA Engineer or similar
• Foundry background
• Commutable to Dudley

Reference number: BBBH21099

Quality, Engineer, Control, Assurance, QC, Heavy Engineering, Automotive, Audits, Investigations, Foundry, QA, Industrial, Factory, West Midlands, Birmingham, Dudley, Stourbridge, Kidderminster

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.