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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Opus Recruitment Solutions
- **Location:** Ampthill, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £78,000 - £91,000
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Data Validation, Database Testing, Mobile Application Software, Standard Sql, Application Data, SQL Databases, Postman, Operational Systems, Api Management
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb4952ee107a70112b6e57bfb13fc7597b

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Test Engineer within Agile delivery environments.
 * Strong background in functional and exploratory testing.
 * Experience testing mobile applications and user-facing systems.
 * Hands-on API testing experience using tools such as Postman.
 * Good SQL skills for data validation and troubleshooting.
 * Strong defect management and reporting experience.
 * Ability to engage confidently with technical teams and business stakeholders.
 * Proactive, pragmatic approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Desirable Experience

 * Experience within retail, hospitality, or frontline operational systems.
 * Exposure to workflow-driven or configurable platforms.
 * Knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks.
 * Experience supporting large-scale business transformation or digital programmes.

Apply Now If you're a hands-on Test Engineer with strong mobile, API, and data testing experience and enjoy working in collaborative Agile teams, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today for immediate consideration.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join a fast-paced Agile delivery team working on mobile and operational platforms. This is a hands-on testing role focused on ensuring high-quality releases through functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, API, and data testing activities.
You'll work closely with Product Owners, Engineers, Business Users, and the Test Lead to validate solutions, identify defects, and support successful releases into production., * Design, execute, and maintain functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test scenarios.

 * Validate user stories, business processes, and operational workflows.
 * Perform testing on real mobile/handheld devices.
 * Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman.
 * Validate system and application data using SQL queries.
 * Raise, track, and manage defects through to successful resolution.
 * Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, and stakeholders throughout the delivery lifecycle.
 * Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and release readiness.
 * Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and quality standards.