Junior QA Engineer

heycar; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive tech company in Greater London is looking for a Junior QA Engineer to play a key role in the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will combine manual validation with test automation to ensure a seamless user experience. Responsibilities include developing test scripts, conducting API testing, and collaborating with developers and product managers. A positive, analytical mindset and good communication skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days off plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Mental health support

Flexible working culture

Fully stocked kitchen and bar

Epic socials

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to identify potential issues.
• Experience with mobile testing across iOS/Android is a plus.
• Experience in Agile methodologies is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright.
• Conduct manual testing to identify potential issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality.

Skills

Manual testing

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

API testing

Team collaboration

Education

Basic knowledge of a programming language (Typescript/Python)

Tools

Playwright

GitHub Actions

Postman

Job description

Since August 2019, we’ve been making it easier for customers to find the right vehicle, and for automotive retailers to sell them.

More recently, we’ve been on a journey…

In June 2025 we were acquired by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS UK) and our mission is simple: build the right tech solutions for Volkswagen Group UK and its retailers, so they can deliver the best possible experiences to their customers.

We’re a mix of problem-solvers, innovators, and team players who care about doing great work and making a difference. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. We deliver impactful solutions at pace that put the customer at the centre.

If you're looking for a meaningful challenge, and want to help shape the future of automotive experiences, then read on…

About the role

As a JuniorQA Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software. You'll help support the QA team to take ownership of quality across the development lifecycle, combining test automation with hands-on verification to deliver a seamless user experience.

You'll be responsible for performing manual validation and to catch edge cases that automation might miss. Beyond just testing, you'll act as a quality advocate—collaborating with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify risks, improve test strategies, and tackle quality challenges across teams.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright.
• Perform manual testing with a strong analytical approach to identify edge cases and potential issues.
• Working with and shadowing senior members of the team in driving quality throughout our code bases
• Maintain quality across multiple engineering disciplines
• Conduct API testing to ensure robust and reliable integration between services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and DevOps, to understand requirements and provide quality assurance feedback.
• Conduct mobile testing to guarantee seamless user experiences across devices.
• Report defects clearly and concisely, track issues through to resolution, and participate in retrospective reviews for continuous improvement.
• Maintain and enhance test documentation, including test cases, test plans, and bug reports.

What you’ll need

• Manual testing skills with an analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools for test integration and deployment pipelines.
• Interest in Automation testing predominantly using Playwright
• Basic knowledge of a programming language (Typescript/Python preferred) with a keen interest to learn.
• Understanding of API testing, including tools like Postman or similar.
• A positive can-do attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate issues and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile environment

Nice to Have

• Mobile testing experience across iOS and Android platforms
• Familiarity with other test automation tools and frameworks

What we’ll give you

• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary + performance based bonus
• Holidays: We want you to relax, you’ll have 28 days off (plus bank holidays) throughout the year. We also give you an extra day off to enjoy your birthday!
• Benefits + Perks: With private medical insurance, learning and development opportunities and mental health support we’ll give you the extra boost.
• Hybrid Working: We have a flexible working culture here at heycar. With hybrid working in our offices in Holborn (London) and working from home days.
• Feedback: You'll be joining more than just another scale up - our team are at the heart of everything we do; here we don’t leave things unsaid, we encourage honest feedback.
• A Challenge: Fast paced but not fraught. So we need you to keep up, push back and question where you see fit.
• Fun: We provide a fully stocked kitchen and bar, an awesome office environment and epic socials.

Application and data note

If you’re ready to work with a creative, high-performing group of people we want to hear from you. Please apply directly to this role. Contact: Reece Jagger for more details.

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