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
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Perform regression testing and manage regression test suites
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Identify and report defects using Jira and collaborate with developers to resolve them
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Participate in end-to-end testing across projects
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Assist in test automation and help improve QA processes
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Support product release quality through cross-functional collaboration
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Proactively flag risks or issues during the development lifecycle
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Stay informed of QA trends, tools, and best practices
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Take ownership of QA responsibilities for specific projects
Key Skills
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Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
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Experience testing web and mobile applications
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Familiarity with common testing methods
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Experience with Jira, Confluence, and GitHub
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Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
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Ability to quickly learn new technologies and frameworks
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Clear communication and team collaboration skills
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Enthusiasm for quality and understanding root causes of bugs
Desirable Skills
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Experience testing APIs
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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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