Software Test Engineer

QA Engineer / QA Tester (Software Quality Assurance) – Plymouth We’re hiring a QA professional who can take ownership of testing across our software products. You’ll work directly with developers and product owners, making sure every release is stable, reliable and ready for real-world use. The role mixes manual testing with the chance to drive automation. What you’ll do * Build and run test plans, test cases and regression packs. * Log defects clearly and push fixes through to completion. * Work within Agile sprints: stand-ups, planning, retros. * Maintain test documentation and quality standards. * Help grow automation with tools like Selenium, Cypress or Playwright (if experienced). * Support CI/CD, test environments and quality gates. What you need * QA / software testing experience in a commercial setting. * Solid manual testing skills (functional + regression). * Understanding of web/app testing, APIs, user flows and acceptance criteria. * Experience with Jira, TestRail, Zephyr or similar tools. * Collaborative mindset and strong attention to detail. * Nice to have * Automation skills with Selenium, Cypress, Playwright or equivalent. * API testing (Postman, SoapUI) and basic scripting (Python/JS/Java). * Experience in Agile delivery and CI/CD pipelines. * Testing experience in safety-critical or regulated environments. Salary & Setup * Typical range: £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience and automation capability. * Plymouth office