Senior Software Test Engineer

Job Details

Senior Software Test Engineer - 37098399 - £57.19/hr (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35). Are you ready to take your software testing expertise to new heights? This opportunity offers you the chance to work on cutting-edge digital solutions in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you’ll be part of an innovative team that values collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to quality. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for automated software testing and a desire to make a tangible impact on exciting new projects.

What You Will Do

• Define and implement testing frameworks for cloud systems, including platforms and APIs, using agile methodologies.
• Develop and utilise automation tools to support testing processes and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with the Site Reliability Engineering team to ensure systems meet required SLAs and SLOs.
• Establish testing quality stages and gates within the software development lifecycle.
• Implement test strategies, processes, and tools in CI/CD pipelines to maintain continual quality.
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers while driving process improvements.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience in automated software testing (ideally 5+ years), with a strong understanding of the software testing lifecycle.
• Expertise with tools such as Robot, Selenium, Postman, or Cypress.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or another object-oriented programming language.
• Knowledge of relational database technologies like MySQL and familiarity with software quality tools such as SonarQube.
• A passion for practices like Test-Driven Development and Pair Programming, coupled with excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Additional Information

This company is committed to delivering best-in-class digital solutions, and this role plays a pivotal part in building a robust software testing capability. By joining this innovative team, you’ll contribute to the development of enterprise-scale cloud-native applications, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and high-performing.

Location: The role is based in the vibrant city of Manchester, offering you the chance to work in a state-of-the-art Global Digital Development Centre.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.