Software Test Engineer - Competitive Salary + Bonus

  • Job Reference: 90
  • Date Posted: 29 May 2025
  • Recruiter: Oliver Peters
  • Location: Remote
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: On Application
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Contact: Charlie Ball

Job Description

Software Test Engineer - Competitive Salary + Bonus


Role and Responsibilities 

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web-based UIs and backend services using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
  • Incorporate existing solutions and technologies to accelerate testing cycles while maintaining a high-quality automation codebase.
  • Collaborate with developers and QA team members to ensure code changes are thoroughly tested and integrated into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Perform Load, Stress, and Performance testing, including analysis and metrics generation using internal and third-party tools.
  • Participate in sprint activities to ensure feature coverage through both manual and automated testing.
  • Actively contribute to improving test coverage, reliability, and overall product quality.
  • Conduct peer code reviews and follow coding standards for automation.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot test failures, working closely with development teams to resolve issues.
  • Produce high-quality, maintainable, and reusable test code aligned with company best practices and QA guidelines.
  • Coordinate with the broader QA and development teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, deadlines, and demos.
  • Continuously seek ways to optimize and scale the automation suite and test infrastructure.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to support the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of hands-on testing experience.


Skills & Expertise:

  • Proficient in developing UI automation using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent.
  • Experience in scripting and programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java.
  • Solid understanding of software testing principles, including functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and API testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured.
  • Experience working in Linux/Unix environments with basic troubleshooting skills.
  • Comfortable using IDEs and version control systems such as Git.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently while collaborating in a team environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.

About Us
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