Quality Engineer (Apple)

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech staffing firm in London is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to support software quality assurance for Apple projects. This role involves creating test plans, executing manual and automated testing, and managing defects. The ideal candidate has proven experience in quality engineering, a strong understanding of testing methodologies, and familiarity with tools such as JIRA and Azure DevOps. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial in ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer, QA Tester, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Perform both manual and automated testing across multiple platforms.
• Log and manage defects using issue-tracking tools.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Manual testing

Automated testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer (Apple)
Location: London (Onsite 1-2 days every two weeks)
Clearance Required: BPSS
Contract Duration: 12th Jan 2026 - 07 April 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to join our team, supporting software quality assurance activities for Apple-related projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, executing, and maintaining test processes to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Test Design & Planning

• Create, maintain, and update comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and business analysts to understand acceptance criteria and ensure complete test coverage.

Testing Execution

• Perform both manual and automated testing across multiple platforms and environments.
• Identify, investigate, and document bugs, defects, and inconsistencies in software behaviour.

Defect Management

• Log and manage defects using industry-standard issue-tracking tools.
• Communicate clearly with development teams to ensure defects are understood, prioritised, and resolved efficiently.

Validation & Regression

• Re-test resolved defects to confirm successful fixes.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure new changes do not negatively impact existing functionality.

Quality Assurance & Standards

• Ensure all software meets defined quality standards, user requirements, and organisational expectations prior to release.
• Participate in continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer, QA Tester, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Experience with manual and automated testing tools.
• Familiarity with defect-tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.