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# Junior Software Tester - Automation

- **Company:** Onebright Ltd
- **Location:** York, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Automation of Tests, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Playwright, Microservices
- **Published:** June 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e8f26fa99912045a

## About the Role

Do you have experience in IT?, Do you have experience in automation testing with Playwright, passionate about building scalable test frameworks, and confident working in an Agile SCRUM environment? If you're ready to take ownership of test design, execution, and continuous quality improvement, this role offers the chance to make a real technical impact within a collaborative, high-performing team., + Proven experience in manual testing (2+ years preferred)

 + Strong verbal and written communication skills
 * Must have attributes

## Description

We are now looking for a Junior Software Test Engineer (Automation) to join our dynamic and collaborative in-house technology team. Working alongside enterprise architects, developers, and engineers, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our next-generation systems, built on a modern microservices architecture.

In this role, you will:

 * Design, develop, and execute automated test solutions to ensure system quality and performance
 * Build and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Playwright
 * Execute system, functional, and regression testing across internal and third-party systems
 * Analyse results to identify defects and performance issues, driving continuous improvement
 * Work within Agile SCRUM teams, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and refinement sessions
 * Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to deliver customer-centric digital solutions
 * Report progress, risks, and blockers to the Software Test Lead


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