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QA Engineer

Hearst
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
On-site · London, United Kingdom
Experience
3 years

Job description

QA Engineer at Hearst UK responsible for testing websites and apps to ensure a seamless, reliable experience for millions of users. The role works with Product, Design, Engineering and Editorial teams on new features and everyday improvements.

At a glance

Employment
Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
Work mode
On-site · London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Pay
GBP 55,000 / year

What you'll do

  • Plan and carry out testing for website and app features across different devices, browsers and operating systems.
  • Check that changes meet agreed requirements and work well for people using our products.
  • Report bugs clearly, including steps to reproduce them, and work with engineers to confirm fixes.
  • Run regression tests to check that new releases have not affected existing features.
  • Contribute to test plans and release checks throughout the development process.
  • Work with engineering teams on optimising automated testing by identifying suitable test cases.
  • Use AI enabled testing tools and workflows to help identify risks, improve test coverage and make quality checks more efficient.
  • Raise usability, accessibility and performance concerns with the relevant teams.

What we're looking for

  • Experience testing websites and mobile apps, with a clear understanding of functional and regression testing.
  • Confidence using different devices, browsers and operating systems to identify and investigate issues.
  • The ability to write clear bug reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical colleagues.
  • A methodical approach, good attention to detail and the judgement to prioritise issues by their impact on users.
  • Familiarity with test management or bug tracking tools, such as Jira.
  • A collaborative mindset and interest in improving the quality and accessibility of digital products.

Nice to have

  • Some experience with test automation tools or basic scripting.

Benefits

  • Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels
  • Office sample sales
  • Specsavers eye care
  • Company-funded Health Cash Plan
  • Access to mental health support
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Location Flex and Holiday Exchange
  • Charity Day and wellbeing resources
  • Hearst ERG Groups
  • Generous Workplace Pension
  • Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Salary Finance tools
  • Financial Wellbeing sessions
  • Home Tech benefits
  • Major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app

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About Hearst

We don't just create content – we shape culture.

The UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Esquire, Men's & Women's Health, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar, Digital Spy, Cosmopolitan, Red and more.

Key facts

  • House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4AJ
  • Media and publishing
  • Operates an in-office policy with flexible Fridays
  • Home to brands including Esquire, Men's & Women's Health, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar, Digital Spy, Cosmopolitan and Red

What they value

  • Passion
  • Authenticity
  • Creativity
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Belief in each other's potential