QA Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 1,136 open QA jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 284 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are automation, test-automation and agile.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP | year | £47,500 | £54,030 | £65,750 | 38 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- automation 31%
- test-automation 22%
- agile 18%
- ci-cd 15%
- api 15%
- ai 14%
- python 13%
- playwright 11%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 193 · 17%
- Remote 78 · 7%
- Onsite 42 · 4%
Visa sponsorship offered in 24% of the 89 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 202
- Lead 75
- Principal 22
- Junior 19
- Staff 13
- Middle 8
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 110
- 501-1000 employees 83
- 51-200 employees 32
- 11-50 employees 7
- 201-500 employees 6
- 1-10 employees 2

IT Quality Assurance Apprentice
An entry-level IT Quality Assurance Apprentice supports software testing and QA processes in a 15-month Level 3 apprenticeship, assisting with manual/automated testing, defect tracking, and Agile ceremonies while learning core IT and testing principles.
GCP Test Engineer
The GCP Test Engineer will be responsible for testing cloud-native platforms and services within secure or regulated environments. The role requires expertise in infrastructure and integration testing, utilizing tools like Kubernetes, containers, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
Software Test Engineer
The Software Test Engineer will plan and execute software testing for weapon systems simulation, analyzing logs and data to ensure compliance with requirements. The role involves working in an Agile environment using Python, CI/CD pipelines, and various testing tools like JIRA and IBM ALM.
Test Engineer
Salary: £? - ? per year Requirements: Active SC Clearance is essential Previous experience working within secure Government or Defence environments Technical testing experience across Microsoft environments Exposure to…
Software Tester
Salary: £25,000 - 30,000 per year Requirements: Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. Genuine interest in software quality, testing and technology. Ability to follow structured processes and…
Senior IREG & Network Test Engineer
Develops and automates end-to-end network testing for mobile roaming and satellite connectivity (NTN) to ensure seamless device authentication, signaling, and interoperability with global MNOs.
Graduate Predictive & Test Engineer
The Graduate Predictive & Test Engineer will simulate mechanical component behavior using Ansys and CAD, while operating test rigs and analyzing experimental data. The role involves supporting design decisions through simulation and testing, requiring strong analytical skills and a hands-on approach.
Test Engineer
Test Engineer at a pensions-tech company, designing and running manual and automated tests for web and mobile pension administration software to ensure reliability and user experience.
QA Tester - Must have Active SC Clearance
This role involves testing large-scale streaming data pipelines and producing formal assurance documentation within a defence environment. Candidates must hold active SC clearance.
Tribe Test Engineer
Leads the testing strategy and quality engineering practices for a financial-services tribe, coordinating cross-team testing, automation, and AI-driven improvements to ensure high-quality software delivery in a regulated environment.
Wireless System Test Engineer
Design and automate system-level tests for advanced wireless (5G/satellite) products, analyzing real-world performance and diagnosing issues with Python and RF equipment.