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MRJ is a specialist engineering recruitment agency supporting QA and software testing roles across the UK and Europe. We understand how testers work, whether you focus on automation, explore edge cases, or bring a strong user mindset. Software testers, manual testers, QA engineers, and test analysts all add something different, and we take the time to understand what you want next.
We support companies with QA and testing recruitment across the full spectrum, from hands-on testers to senior quality leaders. Whether you are growing your QA team or searching for your next software testing job in the UK, we help you find the right fit.
The Future of QA and Tester Jobs
The Competitive Reality of QA and Software Tester Jobs
The QA and software testing jobs market is becoming more technical, with automation now central to most quality strategies. Demand for advanced skills like Selenium, Cypress, or Appium continues to rise, yet many teams still report an automation skills gap that slows delivery. With QA and software testing jobs projected to grow over 15% this decade, the need for strong technical testers has never been higher.
What does this mean for candidates? QA jobs and software tester jobs are more competitive. Companies prioritise automation experience, while manual testing jobs are fewer. High-skill roles such as SDETs are in greater demand and offer around a 20% salary premium, creating clearer progression for testers with strong technical depth.
What does this mean for clients? Hiring is harder. Growth is happening in automation-focused roles, not traditional manual testing. Finding automation testers, SDETs, and quality engineers who can support fast delivery cycles is increasingly challenging.
Therefore, we take a different approach
The MRJ Approach to QA and Software Tester Jobs
MRJ understands these shifts from both sides. We help candidates grow into the next generation of QA and software testing jobs by matching them with teams that fit their tools and ambition. And we help employers hire qa and testers who bring real technical impact, not just tick boxes.
QA and Software Tester Jobs We Fill
Your QA and testing career depends on the products you explore, the teams you join, and how quality is treated day to day. We get to know your tools, mindset, and goals so we can match you with software testing jobs, qa tester jobs, quality assurance roles, and senior opportunities like SDET or test automation engineer jobs that help you feel valued.
Core QA and Software Testing Jobs
- QA Engineer Jobs
- Software Tester Jobs
- QA Analyst Jobs
- Test Analyst Jobs
- Test Engineer Jobs
- Senior QA Engineer Jobs
- Quality Assurance Manager Jobs
- QA Manager Jobs
- Test Manager Jobs
- Head of QA Jobs
- Quality Engineer Jobs
Automation Testing Roles
- SDET Jobs
- Automation Tester Jobs
- QA Automation Engineer Jobs
- Test Automation Engineer Jobs
- API Tester Jobs
- Performance Tester Jobs
Manual Testing Roles
- Manual Tester Jobs
- UAT Tester Jobs
- User Acceptance Tester Jobs
- Functional Tester Jobs
- Regression Tester Jobs
Mobile App Testing Jobs
- Mobile App Tester Jobs
- Mobile App QA Engineer Jobs
- Mobile Test Engineer Jobs
- Mobile QA Tester Jobs
- iOS Tester Jobs
- Android Tester Jobs
- Mobile Automation Tester Jobs
- Mobile Software Tester Jobs
Leadership QA & Tester Jobs
- QA Lead Jobs
- Test Lead Jobs
- Senior QA Manager Jobs
- Senior Test Manager Jobs
- Head of QA Jobs
- Director of QA Jobs
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Is it your first time hiring?
Hiring your first QA engineer or software tester should not be confusing. We help you understand what testing you need, from manual and functional testing to automation, then match you with QA and software testing talent who fit your product and pace.
Need support that grows with you?
Our Talent as a Service model gives you flexible, ongoing QA and software testing support. We help you hire test analysts, QA engineers, automation testers, and senior specialists as your product and roadmap evolve.
Looking for your next QA or testing leader?
We support senior hiring across QA, introducing QA leads, test managers, quality assurance managers, and heads of QA who shape testing culture and align quality with engineering and product.
Need someone for a release or project?
When deadlines tighten, we connect you with contract QA engineers, software testers, automation specialists, and senior SDETs who can join quickly and keep delivery stable.
The Minds Behind the Mission
Get to Know Our Specialists
Lauren
Good culture. Great conversations. And helping someone take that leap into a role that aligns with who they are and what they care about.
Rekiel
For me, it’s all about momentum. Great conversations, real ambition, and helping people step into roles that move their careers forward.
Cameron
What I love is building real connections. Hearing people’s stories, what drives them, and helping them find a role that feels exciting.
Lauren
For me, it’s about creating genuine career momentum. Supporting people through the process and celebrating every win along the way.
FAQ's
What QA and software testing roles does MRJ recruit for?
We recruit across the full QA and software testing space. This includes roles like QA engineers, software testers, test analysts, manual testers, automation testers, SDETs, and senior QA leaders, along with many other specialist and emerging testing roles.
Can MRJ help us understand what kind of testing we actually need?
Yes. If you are unsure whether you need manual, automation, functional, or performance testing, we help you break it down based on your product, release cycle, and engineering setup.
I’m a tester. Can MRJ help me find a QA role that suits my skills?
Yes. We learn how you test, the tools you enjoy, and the environments you thrive in so we can match you with companies that respect quality and value your style of testing.
Does MRJ support senior and leadership hiring in QA and Software Testing?
Yes. Our executive search service covers QA leads, test managers, senior QA engineers, quality assurance managers, and heads of QA.
Does MRJ support contract QA hiring?
Yes. We help teams bring in contract QA engineers, software testers, automation testers, and SDETs for releases, performance cycles, and project work where extra capacity is key.
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