Quality Assurance for Software & IT
Quality Assurance in Software and IT plays a critical role in delivering reliable and user-friendly digital products. By identifying bugs, ensuring performance standards, and safeguarding security, QA professionals contribute to the seamless functioning of software and IT systems. At QAagency, we specialise in placing skilled QA talent in roles that drive innovation and quality in this dynamic industry.
Key QA roles we recruit for in the software and IT sector include:
- Software QA Engineer
- Automation Tester
- Manual QA Tester
- Performance Tester
- Security QA Specialist
- QA Team Lead
From our salary survey, here are the average earnings for entry-level and senior staff in these roles:
| Job Title | Entry-Level Salary | Senior-Level Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software QA Engineer | £35,000 | £60,000 |
| Automation Tester | £40,000 | £65,000 |
| Manual QA Tester | £30,000 | £50,000 |
| Performance Tester | £40,000 | £70,000 |
| Security QA Specialist | £45,000 | £75,000 |
| QA Team Lead | £50,000 | £80,000 |
Trends in software and IT QA highlight the increasing demand for automation and AI-driven testing. With software development cycles becoming shorter, QA professionals are expected to work seamlessly with developers in agile environments. There is also a heightened focus on security testing, as organisations aim to safeguard against cyber threats.
Additionally, remote and cloud-based testing platforms have become integral to the QA process, requiring candidates with experience in these technologies. By ensuring the reliability and quality of IT systems, QA professionals play a vital role in helping companies maintain their competitive edge in the fast-evolving tech landscape.
