TL;DR

QA Engineer (Salon Ops): Owning quality through manual and automated testing while shaping scalable QA practices for salon software. Focus on designing, building, and maintaining automated regression test suites, identifying and resolving defects, and advocating for quality within an Agile team.

Location: Fully Remote (with alignment to GMT +2 time zone required). The company has offices in Ireland and the UK, and candidates should be able to work within these regions.

Company

Phorest Salon Software powers over 11,000 hair and beauty salons globally, processing millions of appointments monthly and providing a comprehensive platform for salon operations.

What you will do

Test new features and perform regression testing across services.
Design, build, and maintain manual and automated tests.
Develop and scale automated regression test suites.
Identify, track, and help resolve defects.
Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers.
Take part in sprint ceremonies and planning sessions.
Sign off features for release and advocate for quality across the team.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in Software Quality Assurance.
Strong manual testing skills with an interest in automation.
Automation experience (Cypress or Playwright).
CI/CD exposure and GitHub experience.
Experience working in Agile, cross-functional teams.
Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset.

Nice to have

Experience with Looker or other reporting tools.
Interest in performance or security testing.

Culture & Benefits

Private healthcare, 2 Wellness Days, employee assistance program, and free online GP service.
Competitive compensation, Employee Share Purchase Scheme, Pension, Life Assurance, and Income Protection.
Bike to work scheme and tax saver transport tickets.
Family support benefits including 2 weeks leave for Fertility Treatment, Pregnancy Loss, and Menopause, plus enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits.
Extensive development opportunities, learning environment, and access to online resources like LinkedIn Learning.
Flexible work arrangements and 3 moving days.