Test Engineer

Reference: CR/064728
Job DescriptionRole: Test Engineer (Hybrid)
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, London - 60% Per Week in these locations. 
Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for BPSS Clearance

Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Test Engineer to join our growing delivery team. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of modern web applications across a cutting-edge tech stack.
This role requires hands-on expertise in automated testing, strong collaboration with development teams, and experience working across cloud-native environments.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and execute automated and manual test cases for web applications
  • Build and maintain robust test automation frameworks, particularly using Playwright (essential)
  • Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC
  • Perform frontend and backend testing across Node.js and Spring Boot applications
  • Validate data integrity and application performance involving MongoDB
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
  • Execute testing in AWS-based environments, ensuring scalability and reliability
  • Identify, log, and track defects, ensuring timely resolution
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and best practices
Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong experience as a Test Engineer / QA Engineer
  • Proven expertise with Playwright (MANDATORY)
  • Experience testing Node.js frontend applications
  • Familiarity with Spring Boot backend systems
  • Hands-on experience with MongoDB
  • Experience working with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
  • Exposure to AWS cloud environments
  • Solid understanding of API testing and integration testing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Working Arrangement
  • Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, London - 60% Per Week in these locations.
  • Exclusions: Sheffield and Caxton House, London
£300.00 - £350.00
Per day
£300 - £350 per day

Newcastle upon Tyne

Contract

Added 08/06/2026
Reference: CR/064728

Test Engineer

Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract

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