Trainee Manual QA – Entry-Level Contract Role
Location: Central London (Hybrid – 3 days on-site per week)
Type: Contract
Sector: Technology | Digital Media | Software Quality Assurance
Day Rate: Competitive

An exciting opportunity has opened up for an entry-level Manual QA to join a fast-paced digital product environment. This role is ideal for someone at the very start of their QA career who is passionate about technology, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a structured, hands-on setting.

You’ll be fully focused on executing manual test suites across a portfolio of digital products used globally. The successful candidate will play a key part in identifying issues before release, helping to ensure product quality remains high and user experience is consistent.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Run predefined manual test cases across a suite of web and mobile applications

Log and track bugs in coordination with engineering and QA leads

Provide accurate, detailed feedback on product behaviour and usability

Follow established QA processes while maintaining flexibility to test across multiple features

Collaborate with wider QA and product teams to support release readiness

Key Skills and Qualities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High attention to detail and a patient, methodical approach

Creative problem-solver, able to think through how users interact with features

Enthusiastic about technology and learning new skills

Foundational understanding of software testing concepts (ISTQB or similar exposure helpful but not required)

Ability to follow structured test plans and report results accurately

Desirable (but not required):

Experience running manual tests in a structured QA environment

Exposure to bug tracking tools like Jira or TestRail

Interest in mobile applications, media platforms, or music technology

Education & Background:

Degree or diploma in a technology-related field preferred, but not essential

No prior professional QA experience required – this is a true trainee role

This is a great chance to break into the QA and software testing space within a globally recognised and product-led environment. If you’re eager to gain real-world experience and contribute from day one, we’d love to hear from you.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Job InformationJob Reference: LOC47273029Salary: Salary per: annumJob Duration: 12 MonthsJob Start Date: ASAPJob Industries: Testing & Quality Assurance JobsJob Locations: City of LondonJob Types: Permanent