Want to join a global company that brings the world together by producing premium media content in over 80 languages worldwide?
VSI provides language localisation and media services to the biggest brands in streaming and media entertainment. Headquartered in London, VSI consists of a global network of state-of-the-art studio facilities that use the world’s best voice acting talent to tell the stories of our most watched movies and television series. VSI works across a wide range of media sectors from streaming platforms, traditional broadcast television, theatrical releases and gaming.
We are seeking a QA Tester to join our development team and own testing for both web and desktop applications. You’ll design and execute test plans, identify and report bugs, collaborate with developers and product managers, and help improve QA processes and automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and test suites for web and desktop apps.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, UI, smoke, and exploratory testing.
- Triage, document, and track defects in the issue tracker; verify fixes and perform re-testing.
- Work with developers and product managers to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Contribute to and maintain automated test scripts (UI/API) and test frameworks.
- Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives; provide input on quality and risk.
- Help define and improve QA processes, test coverage, and release readiness criteria.
- Produce clear test reports and metrics to inform release decisions.
Essential skills and experience
- 2–5 years of hands-on QA experience testing web and desktop applications.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, QA methodologies, and testing best practices.
- Experience with manual testing and writing clear, reproducible bug reports.
- Practical experience with at least one test automation tool or framework (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestComplete, Robot Framework).
- Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST-assured).
- Experience using issue trackers and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jira, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, CircleCI).
- Basic scripting ability (e.g., JavaScript, Python, or similar) to write/maintain automated tests.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
What else is on offer?
- Private medical insurance
- Enrolment to company salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Travel card loan
- Regular social activities
Quality Assurance Application Tester in London employer: VSI
Contact Detail:
VSI Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at VSI
✨Know Your Testing Methodologies
Make sure you brush up on your understanding of QA methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Be ready to discuss how you've applied these in your previous roles, especially when it comes to manual testing and writing bug reports.
✨Showcase Your Automation Skills
Since the role involves automation, be prepared to talk about your experience with test automation tools like Selenium or Cypress. Bring examples of automated tests you've created and how they improved the QA process in your past projects.
✨Be Ready for Technical Questions
Expect some technical questions related to API testing and issue tracking tools. Familiarise yourself with tools like Postman and Jira, and be ready to explain how you've used them to enhance your testing processes.
✨Communicate Clearly
Strong communication skills are key in this role. Practice articulating your thoughts clearly, especially when discussing how you collaborate with developers and product managers. Being able to convey complex ideas simply will set you apart.