QA Engineer

MCS Group is delighted to be exclusively working with an innovative Tech for Good organisation as we help them hire a QA engineer. This company is building a modern SaaS platform used by major organisations to drive meaningful impact.

This is a unique opportunity for a QA Engineer to become the first dedicated quality hire in the business.

About you

• Strong experience in manual testing of web applications (functional, regression, exploratory, UAT)
• Comfortable working in agile teams, collaborating closely with engineers and product
• Solid understanding of defect triage (severity vs priority) with clear, structured bug reporting
• Experience supporting or contributing to release cycles and smoke testing
• High level of attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving
• Proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership and improve QA processes
• Strong communication skills, able to work across both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Curious and open to using AI tools to enhance testing efficiency
• Positive, adaptable attitude with a strong team and culture fit mindset

The Role

• Act as the first dedicated QA hire, taking ownership of quality across the platform
• Plan and execute manual testing
• Work closely with engineering and product to define and refine acceptance criteria
• Challenge unclear requirements and ensure edge cases are considered early
• Own defect triage, including reproducing, documenting, and prioritising bugs
• Collaborate with developers to resolve issues efficiently and improve overall quality
• Support and coordinate release cycles, including final checks and smoke testing
• Leverage AI tools to improve testing efficiency and coverage
• Contribute to improving QA processes, tooling, and overall testing strategy

What's on OfferSalary up to £45,000Hybrid working (NI-based, 3 days onsite)Annual bonusPrivate healthcareGenerous annual leave + statutory daysFlexible working environmentWellbeing initiatives and team-focused cultureOpportunity to shape QA from the ground up in a growing tech company

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Matthew Rainey at

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