QA Test Engineer; Manual And Automation

QA Test Engineer (Manual & Automation) | Hybrid | £40k-£50k DOE | SaaS | Huddersfield

A well-established SaaS company based in Huddersfield is looking for a hands‑on Test Engineer to join its growing delivery team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a tech‑first business with a long track record of success, where you’ll help elevate testing standards and play a key role in their shift towards increased test automation.

This role is ideal for a Test Engineer who loves combining detailed manual testing with smart automation. You’ll work closely with developers and product owners as part of a collaborative squad, taking responsibility for validating product quality and ensuring test coverage across new and existing features.

• Plan, execute, and maintain manual test cases
• Develop and expand automated test suites using Playwright and Spec Flow (C# BDD)
• Use Gherkin syntax to write clear and effective test scenarios
• Carry out integration, regression, UAT, and performance testing
• Embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines via Azure Dev Ops
• Validate large datasets and ensure data integrity
• Log and manage defects, working closely with dev teams to resolve issues

• Solid experience in manual web application testing
• Practical automation experience with Playwright or other similar automation tools
• Skilled in writing BDD‑style tests using Gherkin or similar
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving
• Clear communicator who thrives in cross‑functional teams
• Experience with API testing, database verification, or performance testing is a plus

• £40k - £50k salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working model - suited to someone within commuting distance of Huddersfield
• Highly collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to shape the testing practice and drive automation strategy
• Career growth as the company scales and modernises its technology stack

If you’re motivated by quality, excited about automation, and keen to be part of a forward‑thinking SaaS team, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s talk