TL;DR

Junior Quality Assurance Engineer: Testing new features and improving QA processes for tailored pet food software with an accent on identifying risks, documenting defects, and contributing to automated tests. Focus on collaborating with product engineering squads in an agile environment and continuously learning modern QA practices.

Location: Hybrid role based in Richmond, UK, with the option to work from abroad 2 weeks every 6 months.

Company

%hirify_global% is a dog food subscription company creating tailored food for each dog, scaling fast and backed by Purina.

What you will do

Test new features using exploratory and structured testing approaches.
Review requirements and designs to identify risks, gaps, and edge cases.
Reproduce, document, and communicate defects clearly across the team.
Contribute to improving QA processes, documentation, and test suites.
Begin learning and contributing to automated tests with support.
Collaborate closely with engineers, PMs, and designers in an agile squad.

Requirements

A curious, inquisitive mindset always asking “What happens if…?”
Strong attention to detail and a genuine passion for quality.
Clear, concise communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Creative thinking to uncover usability issues and explore alternative paths.
Willingness to learn how software is built and how QA fits into the full lifecycle.
Ability to write and run manual tests; openness to learning automation.

Culture & Benefits

Supportive team environment with mentoring from experienced QA engineers.
Opportunities to develop skills in automation, agile delivery, and modern QA tools.
Real ownership of quality within a collaborative product squad.
Competitive salary and annual bonus based on company performance.
Flexible core hours, 25 days of holiday (increasing to 27), and a 9/10 day working week.
Health insurance paid by %hirify_global%, extended parental leave, and flexible paid care leave.

Hiring process

CV reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Team.
Call with the TA Team to discuss skills and experience.
Video call with the hiring manager.
Task presentation to a panel of interviewers.