Junior Quality Assurance Analyst
Department: Professional Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Milton Keynes
Compensation: £26,000 - £28,000 / year
Description
At Kinetic, we don’t just build software—we build the systems that power university life behind the scenes.
From student accommodation to campus events, our smart tech helps over 350 universities worldwide run smoothly, efficiently, and digitally. We’ve been around for 25+ years, and we’re still growing fast.
We’re backed by Volaris Group, part of Constellation Software Inc., one of the world’s largest software companies. That gives us the scale, stability, and global reach—without the corporate grey.
At Kinetic, you’ll find a team that’s:
Curious by default
Big on collaboration
️ Obsessed with building better
Slightly addicted to caffeinated drinks
Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be part of our Professional Services team, helping ensure the software we deliver is as polished and bug-free as possible.
This role is part tech detective, part quality guardian, and all about building trust through detail.
You’ll:
Test how our software works—and how it feels to use
Write test cases and execute scenarios based on real user needs
Spot bugs, inconsistencies, and glitches—and help squash them
Work closely with developers to recreate and resolve issues
️ Log defects and contribute to improving how we test
Use tools like SQL to help identify backend issues
Test across different devices, browsers, and environments
Be involved in projects that make a real impact at global universities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You don’t need to be an expert—but if you enjoy solving problems, noticing details, and improving how things work, you’ll thrive here.
You’ve got some experience in manual testing or software QA
You naturally spot bugs and edge cases others miss
You’ve dabbled in SQL, mobile or cross-browser testing
You’re a clear communicator—even with non-tech folks
You’re organised, proactive, and motivated to grow
You care about improving processes—not just following steps
Benefits
Real projects from Day 1—you’ll be making an impact
Mentorship and structured learning to build your QA skills
Annual bonus tied to team performance
Flexpot benefits: tailor perks like healthcare, gym memberships, and tech
️ 25 days’ holiday + bank hols + 2 wellbeing days + 1 charity day
Paid Christmas shutdown
Hybrid working with all the tools you need (dual monitors, breakfast, great coffee)
Team socials, gaming nights, quizzes, and spontaneous snack drops
Kinetic is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Unfortunately, we are not in a position to be able to offer sponsorship for this role.
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