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# Graduate Test Engineer

- **Company:** Autotrader
- **Location:** Manchester, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £30,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Computer Programming, E-Business, Software Engineering
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f8d6da3eaae916e9

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software testing?, * You'll be a graduate (or graduating in 2026) in any degree discipline with a passion for software testing, coding and technology.

 * You will be passionate about testing and driven to build a successful career as a Test Engineer.
 * You will have some coding experience, whether that be through personal technology projects or university/community hacks you've attended.
 * You'll be curious about how we can leverage developments in AI to improve how we develop and test software.

 * As a digital business, we're constantly evolving, so the ability to adapt and be comfortable with change in an ever-changing landscape is a must.

 * Our Product and Tech community values collaboration and teamwork, so you'll be eager to learn from the people you work with and embrace the opportunities that come your way.

## Description

As a Graduate Test Engineer, you'll be working in cross-functional teams alongside other engineers, product leads, and designers. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and methodologies while helping to develop insight-driven, market-leading digital products and services.

Our Test Engineers play a key role across multiple stages of software development. Using automated testing tools, exploratory testing, and other techniques, they ensure our software functions effectively and performs optimally. Beyond identifying potential issues, they also find opportunities for improvement to create a seamless user experience.


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