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# Government Test Engineer (Manchester, 1 Day/Week)

- **Company:** Stealth It
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Selenium, Cypress (Programming Language), Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815265901-government-test-engineer-manchester-1-dayweek

## About the Role

A leading IT consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to work mainly on manual and automated testing. The ideal candidate should have strong experience testing APIs and microservices. Proficiency with test automation tools such as Selenium and Cypress is essential, alongside a solid understanding of Agile methodologies. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills are highly valued. The position requires working one day per week on-site, offering a unique opportunity in the tech industry.
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## Description

A leading IT consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to work mainly on manual and automated testing. The ideal candidate should have strong experience testing APIs and microservices. Proficiency with test automation tools such as Selenium and Cypress is essential, alongside a solid understanding of Agile methodologies. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills are highly valued. The position requires working one day per week on-site, offering a unique opportunity in the tech industry.


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