Join a well-established EdTech company building engaging maths-based learning products used by millions of children worldwide. We’re looking for a QA Engineer to become the first dedicated quality hire, helping shape how testing is done across a growing product suite.
This is a hands‑on role where you’ll spend most of your time testing features, exploring functionality, and ensuring releases are robust and reliable for end users.
What You’ll Do
* Perform manual and exploratory testing across new features and bug fixes
* Verify features meet requirements before release
* Identify, reproduce and document bugs clearly using tools like Sentry and Asana
* Run regression testing across high-risk areas of the platform
* Work closely with developers, product managers and designers to ensure quality throughout development
* Build and maintain automated end‑to‑end tests (Playwright) for key user journeys
* Contribute to existing test frameworks (Jest, Vitest, Jasmine)
* Help developers improve their own testing through collaboration, pairing and feedback
* Support test planning by identifying edge cases and improving testability early
* Participate in team ceremonies (standups, planning, reviews) with a focus on quality
What We’re Looking For
* 3+ years’ experience in QA, Test Engineering or similar
* Strong manual and exploratory testing skills
* Experience writing automated tests (Jest, Playwright, Cypress or similar)
* Comfortable testing modern web applications (Angular, React or similar)
* Familiarity with APIs and backend services
* Good grasp of the software development lifecycle
* Clear communicator who can document and explain issues effectively
* Comfortable working embedded within a cross‑functional team
Nice to Have
* Experience testing high‑traffic or large‑scale applications
* Familiarity with MySQL or database‑level validation
* Experience with Sentry or similar monitoring tools
* Exposure to Docker or containerised environments
* Background in EdTech or mission‑driven organisations
* Experience working in smaller teams with broad responsibilities
* Remote working with occasional trips to Bedford office
* Pension
* Gym membership or private health insurance
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