Junior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

We're currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Software Tester (QA) to join our growing team. Our team uses a combination of manual and automated techniques to ensure our products maintain the robust quality our customers expect, within the constraints of a fast-paced, agile, engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in software QA who wants to build their technical skills in the world of test engineering.

What You'll Do

• Perform hands-on manual end-to-end testing across complex manufacturing workflows to ensure product quality
• Maintain and extend automated e2e and API tests in both javascript (Cypress) and python
• Translate user stories and requirements into clear, actionable test cases and execute them thoroughly
• Actively contribute to feature validation, identifying gaps, edge cases, and usability issues
• Work closely with developers and product managers to understand scope and validate changes quickly
• Participate in a tight, collaborative team working across different time zones, ensuring smooth communication and alignment
• Log, track, and drive issue resolution, following through until closure

Do you have experience in Software testing?, * Hands-on experience in manual software testing with a practical, problem-solving approach

• Some exposure to automation tools (e.g. Cypress, Postman) and strong desire to learn
• Ability to understand requirements quickly and convert them into effective test coverage
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Clear and proactive communication skills, especially in distributed teams
• A sense of ownership-someone who follows tasks through and collaborates when needed

Pulled from the full job description

• Flexitime
• Unlimited paid holidays
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Private dental insurance
• Company pension
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance, * Build impactful technology in a rapidly growing industry
• High ownership and influence on product direction
• Work with a passionate, collaborative team
• Competitive salary + equity options
• Flexible work environment

Diversity and Inclusion at Authentise

We believe diversity makes us better-period. If you come from an underrepresented background or have a unique perspective, we especially encourage you to apply. Even if you don't meet every single qualification, your voice matters here. If you have suggestions for how we can improve our hiring process to attract more diverse talent, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £27,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexitime
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Unlimited paid holidays
• Work from home

Authentise is a leading software company transforming engineering workflows with powerful automation and traceability tools. We empower organizations to radically reduce the time from idea to part, turning fragmented processes into connected, data-driven ecosystems.