Junior Manual QA Engineer

The Role

We’re looking for a curious and detail-driven Junior Manual QA Engineer to join our professional services team. You’ll play a hands‑on role in ensuring Kinetic’s platforms deliver reliable, thoroughly tested websites and products.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Write, execute, and maintain manual test cases for new features, enhancements, and bug fixes
• Perform functional, regression, exploratory, and end-to-end testing on web-based SaaS products
• Log, track, and communicate defects clearly in tools such as Jira
• Work within waterfall model — attending daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria
• Help maintain test documentation, test plans, and QA processes
• Able to switch content and manage time effectively
• Lead product handover session with stakeholders & capture their feedback effectively

What You’ll Bring

• 0–2 years of experience in a manual QA or software testing role (internships and placements welcome)
• Good understanding of software testing fundamentals — test case design, bug lifecycle, and test reporting
• Experience using bug tracking tools such as Jira or similar
• Familiarity with testing web-based applications (SaaS experience a bonus)
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical, analytical approach
• Clear written and verbal communication skills — especially important in a remote setting

Nice to Have

• Exposure to API testing tools such as Postman
• Basic understanding of browser dev tools and how to use them for debugging
• ISTQB Foundation certification (or interest in working towards it)
• Experience with test management tools (e.g. TestRail, Zephyr)

Benefits & Perks

At Kinetic, we believe work should come with rewards that make a real difference. Here’s just a taste of what you can expect when you join us:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – with extra days the longer you’re with us
• Two paid wellbeing days each year, with a budget to enjoy some time out with someone important to you
• Enhanced pension contributions to support your future
• Two paid days a year to give back through volunteering, charity work, or sustainability projects with our Green Team
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and cycle-to-work
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support
• A full annual health check to keep you at your best
• A flexible benefits platform – from life assurance and learning opportunities to retail discounts and cinema tickets
• A genuine people-first culture where your growth and wellbeing come first
• Performance-related bonus scheme to reward your contribution
• Regular socials – from team get-togethers to all-company celebrations, with each department owning a budget for their events
• The opportunity to attend group conferences, away days and learning forums both in the UK and abroad – network with other talent

We’ve created a welcoming office environment, with well-stocked kitchens offering free breakfast, fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks, and a range of tuck shop goodies to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

Kinetic is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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