Mid Level QA Engineer

Futureheads; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech team in Central London is seeking a Mid-Level QA Engineer to shape the delivery of high-quality products. The role involves defining test criteria, executing test cases, and promoting a quality-first mindset. Candidates should have some experience in UI/API testing and basic knowledge of PHP or JavaScript. This is a 4-day work week offering £40-45k salary along with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Extensive benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive recruitment processes

Qualifications

• Some experience with UI/API testing and willingness to learn.
• Basic familiarity with PHP or JavaScript.
• Ability to write simple SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Define test criteria for new features.
• Create and execute both manual and automated test cases.
• Log and verify defects, support software release activities.

Skills

UI/API testing

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Automation

Tools

Playwright

Postman

Job description

Futureheads is excited to be partnering with a dynamic tech team building innovative mobile and web applications using Laravel, Vue, MySQL (AWS), and Flutter. We’re on the hunt for a Mid-Level QA Engineer with a collaborative spirit and a passion for quality to join this cross-functional squad.

As a Mid-Level QA Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in shaping how they deliver reliable, high-quality products. You’ll help define test criteria for new features, create and execute both manual and automated test cases, and contribute to building robust automated test suites. You’ll also log and verify defects, support software release activities, and champion a quality-first mindset within the team.

What makes this role stand out?

• Be part of a team that values curiosity, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
• Gain hands-on experience with UI and API testing using tools like Playwright and Postman.
• Learn and grow your technical skills with exposure to PHP, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Get involved in test automation and help shape the team’s approach to quality.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product managers in an agile environment.
• Opportunity to explore mobile app testing (Flutter/Dart), web security, performance testing, and more.

They're looking for someone with:

• A keen eye for detail and a curious mindset
• Some experience with UI/API testing and a willingness to learn
• Basic familiarity with PHP or JavaScript, and the ability to write simple SQL queries
• An interest in automation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
• Bonus points for exposure to mobile testing, web security tools, or test management platforms like Xray!

Role is 4 days P/W in Central London £40-45k salary plus extensive benefits. No sponsorship is available for this role.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and we are committed to making our recruitment processes better for you. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you’re working with us.