Junior QA Tester

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

TQR Consultancy Ltd, based in the United Kingdom, is seeking a Junior QA Tester to join our growing technical team. The role focuses on testing our in-house software across platforms and contributing to ensuring it functions correctly, with opportunities to learn and develop in software testing.

The position offers an entry path into software testing, with the chance to gain hands-on experience, work with internal teams, and contribute to quality improvements while following GDPR-related

Qualifications

• Organised and methodical with attention to detail.
• Clear written and spoken English communication.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Good general IT skills and standard office software.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Test our in-house software using a range of testing methods.
• Carry out specific software and hardware testing when required.
• Find, record and report software issues. Work with internal teams to suggest improvements and new features.
• Support the development and maintenance of automated testing systems.
• Provide regular updates on work.
• Attend meetings and contribute ideas.
• Complete tasks set by the QA Manager within agreed deadlines.
• Help with general administrative tasks when required.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Communication

Team player

IT skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Word / Excel

Tools

Excel

Windows

Job description

Salary: £26,500 - 26,500 per year

Requirements:

• Organised, thorough, detail-focused and methodical, with the ability to follow instructions carefully and think creatively when problems arise
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks and working under pressure
• Able to manage workload, meet deadlines and switch between tasks as needed
• Good face-to-face and written communication skills, including clear and concise written communication
• A good team player, naturally curious and interested in how software works
• Good general IT skills
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and email
• Good written and spoken English
• Right to work in the UK
• Desirable: basic programming knowledge
• Desirable: a genuine interest in IT and technology
• Desirable: experience using Windows and Mac
• Desirable: knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW
• Desirable: an interest in crafting or creative software

Responsibilities:

• Test our in-house software using a range of testing methods
• Carry out specific software and hardware testing when required
• Find, record and report software issuesWork with our internal teams to suggest improvements and new features
• Support the development and maintenance of automated testing systems
• Provide regular updates on work
• Attend meetings and contribute ideas
• Complete tasks set by the QA Manager within agreed deadlines
• Help with general administrative tasks when required

Technologies:

• Excel
• Hardware
• Support
• Windows

More:

Were looking for a Junior QA Tester to join our growing technical team and help test software across different platforms. This is an opportunity for someone looking to start a career in software testing and willing to learn. The role involves working with in-house software and contributing to making sure it works as it should. We process applicant personal data for recruitment and related purposes in accordance with GDPR.

last updated 40 week of 2026