Test Analyst / QA Tester – Remote – UK
(Tech stack: SQL, Postman/Bruno, QA, Tester, Test Analyst, API Testing, Selenium, Playwright, Jira, Azure DevOps)
Are you a sharp QA Tester with strong manual testing skills and experience using SQL and Postman/Bruno?
Our client is looking for a proactive Tester who enjoys problem-solving, exploratory testing and delivering high-quality software in a collaborative remote environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a mid-level QA Engineer / Tester to join a growing team where quality is genuinely valued.
What you’ll be doing
Creating and executing test plans, test cases and test scenarios
Performing API testing using Postman/Bruno
Using SQL for backend and data validation testing
Carrying out regression, smoke and exploratory testing
Working closely with developers, business stakeholders and other QA professionals
Supporting continuous improvement across testing processes
Skills we’re looking for
Strong manual QA and testing experience
Experience writing SQL queries including joins and data validation
Hands-on API testing experience using Postman/Bruno
Strong analytical and communication skills
Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps or similar tools
Agile environment experience
Experience with Selenium, Playwright or automation frameworks would be a bonus.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Tester who cares about software quality, enjoys investigating issues and wants to grow their QA career in a supportive team.
Location: Remote – UK (3 times a year in the office)
Salary: Up to £40K + Benefits
Applicants must be UK-based and have the right to work in the UK.
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Test Engineer
(Tech stack: QA Analyst, QA, SDET, Test Engineer, Tester, Manual Tester, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance, Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer, Manual Testing, Web Applications, Defect Tracking, Excel, API Testing, SQL, DevOps, Scrum)
Our client is an established technology business delivering web-based software solutions. They are looking to hire an Application Support Specialist with strong QA experience to ensure the quality, stability, and reliability of their applications.
This role is primarily focused on manual testing, defect management, and application support. You will play a key part in validating releases, identifying issues, and working closely with development teams to ensure fixes are delivered and verified efficiently. There will also be opportunities to gain exposure to AI-driven tools and initiatives as part of ongoing platform development.
What you’ll need:
• 2+ years’ commercial QA experience • Strong manual testing experience (test cases / structured testing)• Experience logging and managing defects• Clear documentation skills• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivots, charts)
Exposure to SQL, API testing, automation, or Agile environments would be advantageous but not essential.
Location: Bournemouth (Fully Office Based)Salary: £40,000 – £50,000Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Perform manual and automated testing to ensure qualityLog, track, and retest bugs using tools like Teams or Jira
Collaborate with developers and analysts in Agile stand-ups and sprints
Use tools such as Selenium, Postman, and SQL for testing tasks
Document test results and contribute to quality reports
Support user acceptance testing before product releases
Training:
Attend structured training sessions delivered by the training provider (online)
Learn on the job through real projects, mentoring, and shadowing experienced testers
Build a portfolio of work to evidence skills, knowledge, and behaviours
Training Outcome:
Junior/Software Tester - first role after qualifying, running test cases on live projects
Test Analyst / QA Analyst - designing test strategies and owning test plans
Automation Test Engineer - building automated test frameworks
Performance / Security Tester - specialising in load, stress, or penetration testing
SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) - combining coding and testing skills
Test Lead / QA Lead - managing testers and overseeing quality across projects
Test Manager / Head of QA - leading testing strategy at a senior level
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