Salary guide
Software Tester (QA Engineer)
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITSoftware
- QA testers are vital for UK software quality
Other names this job is known by
- QA Engineer
- Software Tester
Key responsibilities
- Develop and execute test cases for software
- Identify and report bugs
- Collaborate with developers and analysts
- Ensure software quality and reliability
- Document testing processes
- Use automation tools
- Stay updated on QA trends
- Support software releases
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in IT, software testing, or computer science
- Experience in QA or testing roles
- Knowledge of automation tools (Selenium, Jenkins)
- Analytical and communication skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Tester
- QA Lead
- Test Manager
- Automation Engineer
How to get the job
- Study IT, software testing, or computer science
- Gain experience in QA or testing roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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