At A Glance

We’re looking for a detail-oriented QA Engineer to join our London-based team, focusing primarily on manual testing of our software systems. While our solutions include physical hardware, this role is centered on validating the performance, reliability, and usability of the software that powers our vending and retail platforms.

You’ll play a key role in identifying issues, preventing regressions, and ensuring a seamless experience for end users across our range of smart retail products.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute detailed manual test plans for our software platforms (frontend and backend).
• Perform exploratory, functional, regression, and integration testing across web-based and embedded systems.
• Document, triage, and track issues using tools like JIRA, working closely with developers to resolve bugs.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to understand requirements and ensure full test coverage.
• Validate software updates and deployments in real-world device environments.
• Contribute to improving our QA processes, documentation, and internal tools.
• Occasionally assist with basic testing on physical devices as part of end-to-end feature validation.

What You'll Bring

Key Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in manual software QA testing
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies and defect tracking systems.
• Experience testing web applications, APIs, and backend services including using services like Postman.
• Excellent analytical skills with a very keen eye for detail.
• Comfortable working in an Agile development environment.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Eligible to work in the UK and available to work on-site from our facility in Royal Arsenal, Woolwich (London).

Nice to have:

• Experience with hardware-integrated software or IoT devices.
• Exposure to automated testing tools or scripting.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and testing in staging/production environments.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation with private healthcare.
• Global Impact: A chance to shape the future of unattended retail technology across the globe
• Growth Opportunities: Fast-growing team, shape our engineering culture, mentor juniors and learn new technologies.
• Collaborative Culture: Small, passionate teams, open to new ideas and tech experimentation.
• Offices in Zurich, London, and 4 other countries. 
• The usual: budget for personal development, benefits for your well-being, and some decent swag

About us

Boost inc is a global leader in unattended retail technology, redefining traditional vending by transforming it into modern, digital retail experiences. Headquartered in Switzerland, with a dedicated technology hub in the UK, our team of over 150 professionals works across Zurich, London, and offices in four additional countries. Since our founding, we’ve empowered more than 400 customers across Europe and beyond - including vending operators, OEMs, and consumer brands - with cutting-edge solutions designed to drive operational efficiency, business growth, and engaging consumer experiences.


Here you can find more information: 
www.boostinc.com / www.boostbar.ch