Job Title: QA Engineer
Reports to: QA Manager

The Role

Are you a detail-oriented professional passionate about quality assurance in a fast-paced digital environment? Newsquest Digital Media is looking for an experienced QA Engineer to join our agile team. In this role, you'll oversee both functional and non-functional testing, manage user story-based scenario testing, and conduct end-to-end testing using both manual and automated test scripts. Collaborate with design, development, publishing, and editorial teams to deliver high-quality products in an environment that values growth and expertise.

The successful candidate should be

* Enthusiastic and engaged in digital products with a proactive approach.

* Organised, self-assured, and capable of working independently

* Flexible and able to adjust smoothly to evolving priorities.

* Able to report to one of our regional offices in either London or Worcester once every 2 months.

* Detail-oriented with a strong focus on seeing tasks through to completion.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a QA engineer eager to refine their skills and take on new challenges.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare test data and execute manual testing to ensure product quality.

* Participate in project phases from initiation, promoting quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

* Record, manage, and communicate issues accurately within the team.

* Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) with key stakeholders.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of project phases.

* Contribute to advancing our automated testing practices.

Qualification for the Role

* Minimum 1 year of QA experience within a digital, preferably multi-brand, environment.

* Solid understanding of test automation.

* Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams.

* Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Advantageous Skills

* ISEB qualification (foundation level).

* Familiarity with web design and development technologies (e.g., PHP, Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript).

* Knowledge of SEO and online marketing concepts.

Company Benefits

* Competitive basic salary

* Structured career progression and ongoing training

* Workplace pension

* Opportunities for team building and training days

* 25 days paid holiday + statutory bank holidays + your birthday off

* Holiday purchase scheme

* Perks & Discounts

* Discounted gym membership

* Cycle to Work scheme

* Mental Health Support via Lifeworks

* Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses

* Annual Volunteer Charity Day

Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities. As part of our commitment to fairness for all applicants, we will consider any adjustments that could help you in the application process