Junior QA Engineer

Ronald James Group · Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Junior QA Engineer at Ronald James Group, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, paying £25,000 - £29,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£25,000 - £29,000 per annum
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
QA Tester

48% below the typical rate for qa tester

Reference vacancy/junior-qa-engineer-17459167369049

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their QA career, looking to grow within a modern, tech-focused environment. You’ll have the chance to work with forward-thinking teams and be part of a business redefining how technology and printing come together.

As a Junior QA Tester, you’ll be involved in testing a wide range of web and service-based applications, from eCommerce shops to SaaS platforms. Working closely with developers, product teams, and stakeholders, your input will be key to maintaining high product quality and a seamless user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and execute test cases for new features across multiple projects
  • Perform regression testing and manage regression test suites

  • Identify and report defects using Jira and collaborate with developers to resolve them

  • Participate in end-to-end testing across projects

  • Assist in test automation and help improve QA processes

  • Support product release quality through cross-functional collaboration

  • Proactively flag risks or issues during the development lifecycle

  • Stay informed of QA trends, tools, and best practices

  • Take ownership of QA responsibilities for specific projects

Key Skills

  • Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

  • Experience testing web and mobile applications

  • Familiarity with common testing methods

  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and GitHub

  • Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and frameworks

  • Clear communication and team collaboration skills

  • Enthusiasm for quality and understanding root causes of bugs

Desirable Skills

  • Experience testing APIs

  • Exposure to automated testing tools like Cypress

 If you're passionate about quality assurance, technology, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is an opportunity for you! Apply now for more info.

Reference: vacancy/junior-qa-engineer-17459167369049 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Ronald James Group

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