Looking for a career in technology but not necessarily software development?
Avanti Recruitment is working with an established Oxford-based software company that develops highly specialised products used by organisations operating in regulated and data-driven environments.
They are looking to hire a Graduate / Junior QA Engineer to join their growing Quality Assurance team. This role will require you in the office 3 days per week.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional who enjoys problem-solving, spotting details others miss and understanding how software works from a user's perspective.
No commercial QA experience is required. The company is happy to provide training for the right person, but you will need a 2:1 or above degree in a STEM subject.

The Role
As a QA Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring software is thoroughly tested before release.
You'll work closely with developers and product teams, helping to identify bugs, improve user experience and maintain high standards of software quality.

Typical responsibilities include

Testing new software features before release
Investigating and reproducing software issues
Verifying bug fixes
Providing feedback on usability and functionality
Reviewing documentation and product changes
Working closely with developers and product managers
Supporting software releases and quality standards
The role is primarily focused on manual testing, with opportunities to develop automation skills over time.

What We're Looking For

You will need to be Naturally curious and an analytical, detail-oriented, strong communicator, comfortable learning new technologies, interested in software quality/testing, and motivated to build a career within technology.

Must Have Skills & Experience
STEM degree (or graduating this year) in a subject such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences or similar
Excellent attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Analytical and logical problem-solving ability
Ability to learn new concepts and technologies quickly
Strong organisational skills
Genuine interest in software quality, testing and user experience
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
Willingness to work from the Oxford office a minimum of 3 days per week

Desirable Skills & Experience
Previous software testing or QA experience (commercial, internship, placement year or personal projects)
Experience with Java or Python
Experience using Linux
Familiarity with Jira or similar issue-tracking tools
Understanding of Agile development methodologies
Exposure to API testing
Experience writing or maintaining automated tests
Previous customer-facing experience
Summer internships, industrial placements or part-time work demonstrating initiative and responsibility
Understanding of software development lifecycles

What's On Offer?
£30,000 starting salary
Up to 8% annual bonus
Enhanced pension contributions
Childcare contribution scheme
Free office lunches twice per week
Dog-friendly office
Hybrid working
Excellent training and career development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team environment

Interview Process
1st stage: Initial video interview (30 minutes)
Final : Face to face interview onsite in Oxford (60-90 minutes)
No coding test required.

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a successful technology company where you'll receive genuine support, training and long-term career development, then I want to hear from you.
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