QA Engineer

Person Centred Software Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Guildford seeks a Test Automation Engineer to ensure software quality through manual testing of web applications and APIs. The ideal candidate has strong experience in testing, familiarity with tools like Postman and Jira, and works well in an agile environment. They offer a base salary of £35,000 - £45,000 with additional perks like a contributory pension scheme and flexible working opportunities. Join a team dedicated to transforming social care through innovative technology.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in manual testing of web and app software.
• Hands-on experience testing web applications and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL database testing.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of quality within the project team.
• Design, implement, and maintain both manual test scenarios, frameworks, and tools.
• Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to define test plans.

Skills

Manual testing of web and app software

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Agile scrum environment experience

Tools

Postman

SoapUI

Jira

Azure Dev Ops

Test Rail

Job description

At Person Centred Software, we’re committed to improving the lives of people in care through dependable, high‑performing digital solutions. As a Test Automation Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our software is robust, scalable, and built with quality at its core. You’ll be the go‑to expert on testing within the project team, shaping the way we deliver reliable, intuitive technology that supports care professionals every day.

What You’ll Do:

• Take ownership of quality within the project team, advocating for robust, testable, and stable software
• Design, implement, and maintain both manual test scenarios, frameworks, and tools
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to define and refine acceptance criteria and test plans
• Execute manual test suites, and perform exploratory and non‑functional testing
• Ensure high‑quality reporting on test results, coverage, and defects
• Test web applications and APIs using tools such as Postman and RestSharp
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and overall development quality
• Collaborate with developers in maintaining high unit testing standards

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong experience in manual testing of web and app software
• Proficient with tools such as Postman, SoapUI, Jira, Azure Dev Ops, Test rail
• Hands‑on experience testing web applications and REST APIs
• Familiarity with relational (SQL Server) and NoSQL database testing
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational and communication skills
• (Desirable) Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Azure environments
• A proactive mindset and passion for delivering high‑quality software in a collaborative environment
• Hands‑on experience in an agile scrum environment
• (Desirable) Experience or exposure to test automation frameworks

What We Offer:

• A base salary of £35,000 - £45,000 and bonus depending on experience
• Modern town centre offices in Guildford, with opportunity for ad hoc home working
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Additional perks including; cycle to work scheme, staff discounts portal and Employee Assistance Programme

At Person Centred Software, we’re leading the digital revolution in social care. Our technology is reshaping an industry that impacts millions—driving efficiency, improving outcomes, and setting new standards. Every day, your work will help modernise and future‑proof social care.

• 🚀 Tech That Transforms—automation, real‑time data—our solutions are redefining how social care operates
• 🏆 Join the Market Leader—Trusted by thousands, we set the benchmark for digital transformation in social care
• 💡 Drive Meaningful Innovation— Work at the forefront of a sector ready for change, where your skills fuel real‑world impact
• 📈 Challenge Yourself, Make a Difference— If you love tech and solving big challenges, we want to hear from you
• 🤝 Work with the Best— Join a team of top‑tier professionals passionate about using technology to drive change