QA Engineer Manual & Automation (Remote)

RemoteStar; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is looking for a Manual QA Engineer to join a critical platform transformation. The role focuses on manual testing, validating web and mobile functionality, and maintaining a structured test library. Candidates should have around 5 years of experience and strong manual testing skills. This position offers the chance to shape the future of QA automation within a start-up environment.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years' experience in QA/testing roles.
• Strong manual testing skills across web and mobile applications.
• Experience working cross-functionally with developers, product, and data teams.

Responsibilities

• Manually test web and mobile applications to validate functionality.
• Validate structured data outputs in Excel and web-based reports.
• Maintain a structured test library covering key user workflows.

Skills

Strong manual testing skills

Ability to verify data accuracy

Experience writing and maintaining test cases

Initiative and problem ownership

Experience working cross-functionally

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Job Description- QA Engineer. Location - Remote. Employment type Full Time.

We are hiring a Manual QA Engineer to join us at the start of a critical platform transformation. This is a hands-on testing role focused on validating the functionality and accuracy of our web and mobile front-ends, as well as our report outputs (via web and Excel). The initial focus is manual testing, but with a strong emphasis on structure, repeatability, and preparing for future automation. You'll be responsible for systematically building out a library of test cases and working closely with developers, product, and data teams to ensure we deliver high-quality outputs across a fast-evolving platform. As the platform matures, we intend to automate this test library – and you'll have the opportunity to shape, own, and lead that transition if you're ready for it.

Key responsibilities

• Manually test web and mobile applications to validate functionality and catch regressions
• Validate structured data outputs in Excel and web-based reports
• Maintain a structured test library covering key user workflows and edge cases
• Identify or recommend tools that support repeatable, efficient manual testing
• Work with developers and product managers to understand requirements and test implications
• Record and track issues using Jira, and document test processes in Confluence or similar tools
• Participate in sprint ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Help lay the foundation for future automation by ensuring tests are clear, repeatable and prioritised

Skills and experience

• Approximately 5 years' experience in QA/testing roles, preferably in start-ups and/or data-focused environments
• Strong manual testing skills across web and mobile applications
• Ability to verify data accuracy in structured reports (e.g. Excel outputs, dashboards)
• Experience writing and maintaining test cases or test documentation
• Comfortable working in Jira, Confluence or similar platforms
• Experience working cross-functionally with developers, product, and data teams
• Initiative and problem ownership - ability to work with limited direction and drive outcomes
• A structured, meticulous approach to testing and issue reporting

Nice to haves

• Experience in transitioning from manual to automated testing
• Familiarity with QA test case management tools
• Exposure to test automation frameworks such as automated Android and Web UI testing
• Exposure to integration testing and pipelines
• Basic application debugging skills (we use React, Python and Java)
• Interest in or prior exposure to scientific or data-centric domains

Personal characteristics

You are structured, meticulous, and outcome-oriented. You like owning a problem end-to-end and aren\'t afraid to roll up your sleeves to test across web, mobile, and data surfaces. You see the value of well-documented tests and understand how today\'s test case becomes tomorrow\'s automation script. You enjoy working in a start-up setting with a small, capable team and can thrive without a fully predefined process.