QA Engineer - Salon Ops - Remote (to GMT +2) / Dublin
We’re hiring a QA Engineer for a new Reporting team, owning quality through manual and automated testing while shaping scalable QA practices in a remote-first team.
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About Phorest
Would you like to create the future of a product used by thousands of businesses and millions of consumers? Phorest Salon Software powers over 11,000 hair and beauty salons in Ireland, UK, Germany, Australia, Finland, USA, Canada, UAE and Netherlands and the platform processes 7 million appointments a month for hair and beauty consumers. Phorest is the number 1 salon software brand for premium independent salons in those markets and our next goal is to become a platform upon which other companies can build applications for premium salons.
Our system touches every point of the salon experience. We have the in-salon software desktop application, Phorest Go (the native staff application), online bookings website for salons, and custom native apps per salon. In a typical month, Phorest processes 3 million appointments and we send over 3 million SMS and 4 million emails. We process 200k online bookings per month and over 150 custom built white label native apps.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a QA Engineer to join our new Reporting team within the Salon Ops pillar. This team builds the core workflows that keep salons running smoothly every day and plays a key role in shaping the future of our reporting and e-commerce products. Quality is critical to everything we do.
In this role, you’ll help automate test suites, raise quality standards, and influence how products are built from day one. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, collaboration, and working in a supportive, growth-focused environment.
What You'll Do
Test new features and perform regression testing across services
Design, build, and maintain manual and automated tests
Develop and scale automated regression test suites
Identify, track, and help resolve defects
Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers
Take part in sprint ceremonies and planning sessions
Sign off features for release and advocate for quality across the team
Continuously learn, challenge assumptions, and improve how we test
Who You Are
2+ years’ experience in Software Quality Assurance
Strong manual testing skills with an interest in automation
Automation experience (Cypress or Playwright), CI/CD exposure, GitHub experience, Looker or other reporting tools, or performance/security testing interest
Experience working in Agile, cross-functional teams
Curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable speaking up
Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset
Benefits
🧘Your wellbeing is important to us - we provide private healthcare, 2 Wellness Days, an employee assistance program and a free online GP service.
💰As part of our Financial Wellbeing, we provide competitive Compensation, an Employee Share Purchase Scheme, Pension, Life Assurance, and Income Protection.
🚵🏿 We help you travel by providing a bike to work scheme as well as tax saver transport tickets.
🦸♀️We support the women who work in Phorest by offering 2 weeks leave for Fertility Treatment, Pregnancy Loss and Menopause.
🍼We care for your family and provide Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits.
🌳We grow our own timber! We provide a great learning environment and extensive development opportunities. We run development programs and provide access to many online resources including LinkedIn learning.
🏠Moving house? Phorest employees get 3 moving days.
Want to learn more about Phorest? Check out nothingventured.rocks for our blog and Insights on building an evergreen company from the team here at Phorest.
Phorest is an equal opportunity employer. For this position, flexi-time and working from home is possible. We are also open to remote work. Get in touch to ask for more information or to chat about your future with Phorest!
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
- Department
- Development
- Role
- Software Engineering
- Locations
- Ireland, UK
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
We believe you will like it here
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Innovation at Scale
Phorest is at the forefront of technological innovation. Join us and work on cutting-edge projects that challenge you to think outside the box and bring your boldest ideas to life.
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Meaningful Impact
Your work at Phorest will impact millions of users in the beauty industry. From small salons to large enterprises, your contributions will shape how businesses operate and thrive.
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Collaborative Environment
We believe in the power of collaboration. You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team that fosters a culture of learning and growth.
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Flexibility
We understand the importance of work-life balance. With flexible work arrangements, you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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We Grow Our Own Timber
At Phorest, your development matters. We provide ample opportunities for skill enhancement, career advancement, and attending industry events like ShipitCon.
A unique company culture
Our corporate culture reflects our character and personality as a business. When we ask our team what they enjoy most about Phorest and their job, our culture has almost always been the answer.
And at Phorest, everyone has a role to play in shaping and nurturing that culture. We radiate positivity. We want everyone to feel welcome and supported to be fully involved at work.
About Phorest
Phorest is more than a software company. We’re a community of people united by a shared mission to help build a stronger and more resilient Beauty industry. While our platform supports salons around the world, it’s our people who bring that mission to life every day.
Founded in 2002, Phorest has grown into a place where people can do meaningful work, learn from one another and make a real impact. We believe in developing our own talent, supporting personal and professional growth and creating an environment where everyone has the space to thrive. Collaboration, mentorship and continuous learning are at the heart of how we work.
At Phorest, we’re driven by purpose, grounded in our values and proud to play a part in shaping the future of the industry, together with the community we serve.
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