Quality Assurance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Fareham seeks a QA Engineer for manual testing in a collaborative environment. The role offers growth opportunities into test automation and software development while supporting the quality assurance of mobile and web applications. Competitive salary and excellent perks are provided, focusing on high-quality software and teamwork.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous holiday allowance

Netflix and Spotify contributions

Paid team events and socials

Onsite gym access

Ongoing support for professional development

Subsidised gym and golf memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in manual QA for mobile or web applications required.
• Exposure to automation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manual testing across mobile apps, web platforms, and internal systems.
• Log and track bugs effectively with accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with developers to understand functionality and edge cases.

Skills

Detail-focused mindset

Strong communication skills

Proactive teamwork

Organisational skills

Tools

Postman

Cypress

Playwright

Git

Job description

Job Description

QA Engineer | Manual Testing | Onsite in Fareham, Hampshire | Full-Time | £30,000 – £40,000

We’re working with a rapidly expanding tech company based in Fareham. As they continue to scale, they’re looking to bring a QA Engineer into their in-house engineering team to help ensure quality across their mobile (Flutter), web, and internal platforms.

This is a hands-on manual testing role suited for a Junior or Mid-Level QA professional who is passionate about quality, detail, and collaboration. You'll play a vital role in identifying bugs, verifying features, and working closely with cross-functional teams. There's also potential to grow into test automation or software development if you’re interested.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out manual testing across mobile apps, web platforms, and internal systems
• Write and maintain clear, reusable test cases
• Log and track bugs effectively, with accurate documentation
• Collaborate with developers and designers to understand functionality and edge cases
• Support regression, smoke, and release testing
• Help refine internal QA processes and contribute to documentation
• (Optional) Get involved in automation testing or UAT/customer feedback as you grow

What You’ll Bring:

• A detail-focused mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality software
• Experience in manual QA for mobile or web applications
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work across multiple platforms

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Exposure to tools such as Postman, Cypress, or Playwright
• Interest in coding or automation (e.g., Dart, Python, JavaScript)
• Familiarity with Git, REST APIs, accessibility testing, or CI/CD pipelines
• Experience testing apps built with Flutter

What’s on Offer:

• Flexible working hours and a generous holiday allowance that increases with tenure
• Entertainment perks including Netflix and Spotify contributions
• Regular team events, paid socials, and complimentary meals/snacks
• Access to an onsite gym, barista, and games area (including pool)
• Ongoing support for professional development, certifications, and upskilling
• Partner perks, including subsidised gym and golf memberships

Location:

This is a full-time, on-site role based at the company’s modern office in Fareham, Hampshire. The team values close collaboration, shared problem-solving, and face-to-face creativity.

Looking to grow your QA career in a product-focused environment?

Apply now to join a supportive and fast-moving team where quality really matters.