Associate QA Engineer

Matthey; Milton; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate QA Engineer to help ensure high-quality software across a portfolio of systems. The role emphasizes manual, exploratory, and automated testing, working closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders to embed quality throughout the SDLC.

We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with compensation reflecting the role and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in quality assurance, software testing, or quality engineering roles.
• Familiarity with test automation tools or frameworks and an interest in developing automation skills.
• Good understanding of software testing techniques, including functional, regression, integration, and API testing.
• Experience collaborating with team members and stakeholders to support the delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and identify potential quality risks.
• A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Supporting testing activities across a diverse portfolio of enterprise applications, platforms, and systems to help ensure high-quality solutions.
• Executing manual, exploratory, and automated tests to identify defects, validate functionality, and provide reliable feedback to delivery teams.
• Working closely with developers, architects, delivery teams, and business stakeholders to build quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Supporting automation and continuous testing practices while developing your technical skills and testing expertise.
• Collaborating with experienced quality engineers to learn testing best practices and contribute to successful project delivery.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of quality engineering standards, testing practices, automation frameworks, and tooling.

Skills

Quality assurance

Software testing

Test automation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Test automation tools

Job description

Pay Range: €38,750 - €48,500

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As an Associate QA Engineer, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

The role:

• Supporting testing activities across a diverse portfolio of enterprise applications, platforms, and systems to help ensure high-quality solutions.
• Executing manual, exploratory, and automated tests to identify defects, validate functionality, and provide reliable feedback to delivery teams.
• Working closely with developers, architects, delivery teams, and business stakeholders to build quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Supporting automation and continuous testing practices while developing your technical skills and testing expertise.
• Collaborating with experienced quality engineers to learn testing best practices and contribute to successful project delivery.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of quality engineering standards, testing practices, automation frameworks, and tooling.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• 2+ years' experience in quality assurance, software testing, or quality engineering roles.
• Familiarity with test automation tools or frameworks and an interest in developing automation skills.
• Good understanding of software testing techniques, including functional, regression, integration, and API testing.
• Experience collaborating with team members and stakeholders to support the delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and identify potential quality risks.
• A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and ways of working.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; hybrid way of working; health insurance from the first day of employment; employee assistance program
• Life, accidents & critical diseases insurance
• 25 days of paid vacation leave
• IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contributions
• Paid volunteering opportunities (2 days per year)
• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.