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Symmetric Recruitment Ltd

Plymouth / Global

Software Test Engineer

Job Description

QA Engineer / QA Tester (Software Quality Assurance) – Plymouth

We’re hiring a QA professional who can take ownership of testing across our software products. You’ll work directly with developers and product owners, making sure every release is stable, reliable and ready for real-world use. The role mixes manual testing with the chance to drive automation.

What you’ll do

  • Build and run test plans, test cases and regression packs.
  • Log defects clearly and push fixes through to completion.
  • Work within Agile sprints: stand-ups, planning, retros.
  • Maintain test documentation and quality standards.
  • Help grow automation with tools like Selenium, Cypress or Playwright (if experienced).
  • Support CI/CD, test environments and quality gates.

What you need

  • QA / software testing experience in a commercial setting.
  • Solid manual testing skills (functional + regression).
  • Understanding of web/app testing, APIs, user flows and acceptance criteria.
  • Experience with Jira, TestRail, Zephyr or similar tools.
  • Collaborative mindset and strong attention to detail.

Nice to have

  • Automation skills with Selenium, Cypress, Playwright or equivalent.
  • API testing (Postman, SoapUI) and basic scripting (Python/JS/Java).
  • Experience in Agile delivery and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Testing experience in safety-critical or regulated environments.

Salary & Setup

  • Typical range: £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience and automation capability.
  • Plymouth office
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