QA Engineer

We are the UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Esquire, Men's & Women's Health, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar, Digital Spy, Cosmopolitan, Red and more. At Hearst UK, we don't just create content – we shape culture.

Our workplace is driven by passion, shaped by authenticity and powered by creativity. We back bold ideas, act with an entrepreneurial mindset and continually evolve to meet the moment – while respecting the legacy that's brought us here. We believe in each other's potential and push boundaries together to create meaningful impact, both across the media landscape and in people's lives.

We're proud of our heritage – but even more excited about making history.

Hearst UK operates an in-office policy with flexible Fridays. Our office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4AJ, where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.

Salary – Circa £55,000
Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate's skills, knowledge and relevant expertise.

The Role...

As our QA Engineer, you’ll play a key role in making sure Hearst’s websites and apps deliver a seamless, reliable experience for millions of users across the UK. Working closely with Product, Design, Engineering and Editorial teams, you’ll test new features, challenge how things work, uncover issues and help bring great digital experiences to life.

You’ll work across our global platforms, making sure new developments are not only technically robust, but work brilliantly for our UK audiences. From new product launches to everyday improvements, you’ll help set the standard for quality at every stage of the journey.

Main Duties...

• Plan and carry out testing for website and app features across different devices, browsers and operating systems.
• Check that changes meet agreed requirements and work well for people using our products.
• Report bugs clearly, including steps to reproduce them, and work with engineers to confirm fixes.
• Run regression tests to check that new releases have not affected existing features.
• Contribute to test plans and release checks throughout the development process.
• Work with engineering teams on optimising automated testing by identifying suitable test cases.
• Use AI-enabled testing tools and workflows to help identify risks, improve test coverage and make quality checks more efficient.
• Raise usability, accessibility and performance concerns with the relevant teams.

What We Are Looking For...

Essential

• Experience testing websites and mobile apps, with a clear understanding of functional and regression testing.
• Confidence using different devices, browsers and operating systems to identify and investigate issues.
• The ability to write clear bug reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical colleagues.
• A methodical approach, good attention to detail and the judgement to prioritise issues by their impact on users.
• Familiarity with test management or bug tracking tools, such as Jira.
• A collaborative mindset and interest in improving the quality and accessibility of digital products.

Desirable

• Some experience with test automation tools or basic scripting.

Benefits

Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras – they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.

Hearst Exclusives – Only for You!

• Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels – yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food and drink.
• Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales – score big on top brands without breaking the bank!

Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing – Feel Your Best

• Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan and access to mental health support.
• Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Embrace flexibility with Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
• Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
• Join one of our Hearst ERG groups.

Financial Wellness – Boost Your Budget

• Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
• Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
• Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app.

Inclusion & Belonging

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that come with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organisation the right thing to do, but it also helps us create powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we're working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.