Test Engineer

Job DescriptionRole: Test Engineer (Hybrid)Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham - 60% Per Week in these locations. Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for BPSS ClearanceRole OverviewWe 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 Back End 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

• Strong experience as a Test Engineer/QA Engineer
• Proven expertise with Playwright (MANDATORY)
• Experience testing Node.js Front End applications
• Familiarity with Spring Boot Back End 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