Quality Assurance Engineer - SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
Jobster • City of London, England, United Kingdom
Role & seniority: QA Engineer (mid-level to senior) in a mission-driven tech-scale up.
Stack/tools: JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, AWS (Lambda, Fargate, S3); modern testing tools (Cypress, Playwright, Mocha, Chai).
Top 3 responsibilities
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Own and shape the QA approach across systems, expanding coverage and defining future standards.
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Lead testing strategy across front-end, back-end, integration, and security.
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Drive automation and scalability with robust frameworks and infrastructure-as-code; coach engineers through pairing, code reviews, and test coverage.
Must-have skills
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Pragmatic, methodical approach to improving systems while delivering value.
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Strong communication and collaboration with engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
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Genuine interest in using technology to drive positive social impact; experience or willingness to learn the listed stack.
Nice-to-haves
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Experience with legacy systems modernization; security testing awareness; test automation within data-driven services.
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Familiarity with CI/CD and scalable QA processes; ability to mentor others.
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Location & work type: London (Westminster) / Hybrid (office + home); expectation of one in-office day per week.
Full Description
QA Engineer | Social Impact Tech - London (Westminster) / Hybrid - £45K – £80K
Are you scrolling through roles that all feel the same?
Would you like to use your engineering skills to genuinely improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the UK?
We’re working with a mission-led technology company that uses data and technology to help households and ensure they have access the financial support they’re entitled to. They’ve already helped millions of people unlock billions in unclaimed support and are now entering an exciting scale-up phase.
As the a QA, this is far more than a test execution role. You’ll act as the advocate for quality across a growing product suite – from user-facing calculators to complex data and analytics services.
You’ll have the opportunity to
Own and shape the QA approach from the ground up, expanding coverage across existing systems and defining future standards Lead testing strategy across front-end, back-end, integration, and security Drive automation and scalability, reducing manual QA through robust frameworks and infrastructure-as-code approaches Coach and mentor engineers through pairing, code reviews, and promoting meaningful test coverage Ensure reliability and security in mission-critical, data-driven systems that directly impact low-income families
This role is open to mid-level through to senior engineers — mindset and motivation matter more than ticking every box.
What They’re Looking For
Experience with (or enthusiasm to learn) JavaScript / TypeScript, Node.js, React, and AWS (Lambda, Fargate, S3) Exposure to modern testing tools such as Cypress, Playwright, Mocha, or Chai A pragmatic, methodical approach to improving legacy systems while continuing to deliver value Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate confidently with engineers and non-technical stakeholders A genuine interest in using technology to drive positive social impact
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Meaningful impact – your work directly helps people access essential financial support Clear career progression as the engineering function scales Flexible, hybrid working (Westminster office + home) Inclusive, supportive culture where people genuinely look out for one another The chance to shape QA in a purpose-driven organisation from an early stage
Expectation is for one day a week in their office near Westminster.
If you’re curious to learn more, feel free to apply or drop me a message for a confidential chat.
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