SDET, Software Testing, DevOps

I'm currently supporting a leading international provider of HR and business software solutions with the search for an experienced Software Engineer in Test / SDET to join their growing development team in Manchester.

If you are a hands-on engineer with a passion for automation, a strong belief in producing high-quality, resilient services, and an aspiration to achieve testing excellence, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected, fast-growing tech community. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to shape, automate, and deliver high-quality products that transform operations for tens of thousands of businesses globally.

The Role

As a Software Engineer in Test / SDET, you will get involved early in the product life cycle to ensure the correctness, robustness, and quality of our applications by driving a modern automation strategy.

This is an office-based position in Manchester that offers a vibrant tech community environment. You will balance advanced test automation with focused exploratory testing, working in a highly collaborative environment alongside developers, product managers, and non-technical stakeholders.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Framework Development:
Design, build, and maintain scalable automated test suites using Playwright and Type Script for web applications.
Pipeline Integration:
Embed automated Playwright tests directly into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, AWS, Azure) to enable continuous testing.
Early Lifecycle

Collaboration:

Participate in "3 Amigos" sessions to design testability into features and define strict automation acceptance criteria.
API & Data Validation:
Construct robust API automation tests using tools like Postman alongside SQL database verification scripts.
Advanced Test Strategies:
Balance automated regression suites with focused, high-value exploratory and smoke testing for new features.
Cross-Functional Communication:
Review automated test execution logs, debug failures, and communicate technical risks clearly to developers and product stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for a nimble, adaptable SDET professional who values modern automation approaches and thrives on face-to-face team collaboration.

You'll ideally have:

Core Testing

Skills:

Strong background in software testing methodologies (Exploratory, Smoke, Regression).
Automation Expertise:
Solid experience or exposure working with Playwright and Type Script to build automation suites.
API & Data Testing:
Proven experience with API testing tools (Postman) and database management tools using SQL queries.
CI/CD Knowledge:
Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and cloud environments (such as AWS, Azure, or Jenkins).
Mobile & Web Tools (Desirable):
Exposure to mobile testing, Browser Stack, or Google Analytics testing.
Communication:
Clear, precise communication skills with a commercial and critical-thinking mindset.

Key Benefits Include

Enhanced holiday package (starting at 25 days) and paid birthday leave.
Comprehensive pension scheme, group life insurance, and healthcare access.
Excellent city centre lifestyle perks, travel season ticket loans, and cycle-to-work schemes.
Dedicated on-site gym and wellness facilities.

52184HH

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