QA Engineer

QA Engineer | £38,000 – £45,000 | Remote/Bedford | EdTech Join a well-established EdTech company building engaging maths-based learning products used by millions of children worldwide. We’re looking for a QA Engineer to become the first dedicated quality hire, helping shape how testing is done across a growing product suite. This is a hands-on role where you’ll spend most of your time testing features, exploring functionality, and ensuring releases are robust and reliable for end users. What You’ll Do • Perform manual and exploratory testing across new features and bug fixes • Verify features meet requirements before release • Identify, reproduce and document bugs clearly using tools like Sentry and Asana • Run regression testing across high-risk areas of the platform • Work closely with developers, product managers and designers to ensure quality throughout development • Build and maintain automated end-to-end tests (Playwright) for key user journeys • Contribute to existing test frameworks (Jest, Vitest, Jasmine) • Help developers improve their own testing through collaboration, pairing and feedback • Support test planning by identifying edge cases and improving testability early • Participate in team ceremonies (standups, planning, reviews) with a focus on quality What We’re Looking For • 3+ years’ experience in QA, Test Engineering or similar • Strong manual and exploratory testing skills • Experience writing automated tests (Jest, Playwright, Cypress or similar) • Comfortable testing modern web applications (Angular, React or similar) • Familiarity with APIs and backend services • Good grasp of the software development lifecycle • Clear communicator who can document and explain issues effectively • Comfortable working embedded within a cross-functional team Nice to Have • Experience testing high-traffic or large-scale applications • Familiarity with MySQL or database-level validation • Experience with Sentry or similar monitoring tools • Exposure to Docker or containerised environments • Background in EdTech or mission-driven organisations • Experience working in smaller teams with broad responsibilities Tech Stack Angular, React, Node.js (Nest.js), PHP (Yii), MySQL, Redis, Playwright, Jest, Vitest, Jasmine, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Sentry, Grafana, CI/CD pipelines Benefits • £38,000 – £45,000 salary • Remote working with occasional trips to Bedford office • Pension • Gym membership or private health insurance • Free mental health support