Graduate QA Tester

Synchro; England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing FinTech business seeks a Graduate / Junior QA Tester to design tests and collaborate with development teams. This role offers a starting salary of £24,000 – £26,000 and includes training and mentorship. Ideal candidates have a degree in Computer Science or relevant experience, understanding of software testing methods, and exposure to tools like Jira or Postman. The position is hybrid with 3 days in the office in Warwickshire.

Benefits

Share options

Pension

Life cover

Income protection

Private medical insurance

EV car scheme

Bike to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Understanding of functional, regression, and exploratory testing methods.
• Exposure to software testing tools through university projects or internships.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual tests for web applications.
• Collaborate with Product and Dev teams to ensure software quality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and learn testing best practices.

Skills

Software testing methods

Problem-solving mindset

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

Postman

TestRail

Job description

Graduate / Junior QA Tester - FinTech

Location: Warwickshire (Hybrid -3 days in the office)

Salary: £24,000 – £26,000 + benefits (share options, pension, life cover, income protection, private medical insurance, EV car scheme, Bike to Work scheme)

Are you a Computer Science or Software Engineering graduate looking for your first step into tech? Or perhaps you’ve gained up to 1 year’s experience and want to grow your career?

Our client, a fast-growing FinTech business, provides financial planning and investment management firms with cutting-edge client portal technology that improves efficiency, ensures compliance, and boosts client engagement.

They’re now looking for an enthusiastic Graduate / Junior QA Tester who is passionate about technology, detail, and delivering seamless software experiences.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and executing manual tests across web applications.
• Working closely with Product and Dev teams to ensure quality at every stage.
• Participating in Agile ceremonies and learning best practices in software testing.
• Gaining hands-on experience with testing tools and frameworks.
• Growing your skills in test strategy, automation, and quality assurance.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar – or equivalent practical experience.
• An understanding of software testing methods (functional, regression, exploratory).
• Exposure to tools like Jira, Postman, or TestRail (through uni projects, internships, or work experience).
• A collaborative approach and strong problem-solving mindset.
• A genuine interest in building a career in QA and software quality.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your QA career with a supportive FinTech business, where you’ll be trained, mentored, and given the tools to succeed!

Please contact Joely at Synchro to explore this opportunity further.