Software QA Engineer - Graduate Considered

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading start-up in Cambridge seeks a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join their innovative QA team. Ideal candidates will have a background in STEM subjects, strong problem-solving abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Join a dynamic team and contribute to software quality in a fast-growing environment.

Benefits

Excellent career progression and prospects

Opportunity to work with leading tech teams

Qualifications

• Graduate considered with 2.1 degree in Maths or Physics preferred.
• Experience in testing (manual or automated) is ideal but not essential.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve bugs in code during weekly release cycles.
• Craft and execute comprehensive test cases for software validation.
• Serve as a bridge between Development and Product teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

2.1 bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Manual testing

Automated testing

Job description

Client:

RedTech Recruitment

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Are you ready to become a part of an acclaimed start-up situated in the heart of Cambridge and embark on a career as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer? This company attracts some of the brightest minds in the tech world and is currently seeking a talented graduate with exceptional academic credentials, robust problem-solving skills, and keen attention to detail to join their QA team. Historically, individuals with backgrounds in Mathematics or Physics have excelled in this role. Experienced QA/Test Engineers are also encouraged to apply!

This AI software house has already made a significant mark in the industry, positioned to emerge as the next success story in Cambridge. Upon joining, you will become a part of a dynamic team engaged in weekly release cycles, diligently identifying and resolving bugs in the code.

Location: Cambridge – 3 days in office

Minimum Requirements for Software QA Engineer – Graduate considered:

• A minimum of a 2.1 bachelor's degree from a top-tier International University in a STEM subject such as Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Engineering, etc. – Maths & Physics based subjects tend to do well
• At least AAB at A-Level (or equivalent UCAS points)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Love of problem-solving
• Picks up technical concepts very quickly
• Ideally some manual or automated testing experience (not essential)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• You should specifically want to pursue a career in QA and Test Engineering – this will not lead to a role in the software development team
• Serving as a vital bridge between Development and Product teams, understanding product specifications, and ensuring expected behavior
• Posing hypothetical scenarios to validate software performance during exploratory testing
• Employing a keen investigative mindset to uncover overlooked edge cases and user workflows
• Crafting comprehensive manual test sets to guarantee broad coverage
• Identifying testing areas needing improvement
• Vigilantly tracking metrics to gauge the quality of each release, assessing its performance on production systems
• Formulating tests to validate the product’s end-to-end functionality
• Understanding and addressing defects as they arise, contributing to their resolution, and expanding QA systems to prevent recurrence

What this offers:

• Opportunity to work for a fast-growing software company
• Excellent career progression and prospects
• The chance to work with some of the brightest tech teams in Silicon Fen

Applications: To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV via the relevant link.

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