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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Non-Functional Test Engineer - Public Sector - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Github, Python (Programming Language), Regression Testing, Selenium, Test Data, TypeScript, Appium, Test Scripts, Cypress (Programming Language), ReadyAPI, Gitlab, Playwright, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/014904B1FCB842BE8BC542BD023FCBAA/job/ ## About the Role Strong experience designing and implementing automation across UI, API, services, and integration layers * Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, * or C# * Hands-on experience with automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, RestAssured, Appium, etc.) * Strong understanding of microservices, containers, and distributed architectures * CI/CD pipeline expertise (GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.) * Knowledge of test modelling, scenario design, and scalable automation patterns * Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills * Proven ability to work confidently with cross-functional teams This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). Preferred technical and professional experience * Experience testing systems migrating to AWS * Experience working in multi-supplier or large enterprise delivery environments * Experience testing integration points or integration-focused solutions * Exposure to large-scale refactoring or transformation programmes * Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. ## Description The Full Stack Quality Engineer will support the comprehensive testing and assurance of key applications undergoing significant refactoring and migration. You will work directly with client teams and within a large IBM programme to ensure end-to-end validation throughout the migration lifecycle. This includes defining the test approach, producing high-quality test artefacts, building full-stack automation frameworks, and executing tests across UI, API, services, microservices, data, and integration layers. In this senior role, you will design scalable automation solutions, integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with architects, developers, DevOps teams, and stakeholders. You will provide expert guidance on quality engineering practices within a complex, multi-supplier environment and support functional testers by delivering reusable automation assets that accelerate testing efficiency. Responsibilities: * Define test approaches and quality strategies for large application refactoring and migration initiatives * Build and maintain full-stack automation frameworks covering UI, API, services, microservices, containers, and integrations * Create test artefacts including test plans, test scenarios, test scripts, and test data models * Automate end-to-end test execution and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality checks * Develop reusable automation assets to support functional and regression testing * Execute manual and automated tests to validate application behaviour during migration * Collaborate with developers, architects, and DevOps teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure product readiness * Analyse defects, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous quality improvement * Work effectively within a multi-supplier environment, managing dependencies across teams * Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and quality guidance within the programme ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)