Automation Software Tester (Hybrid)

NQC Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice scheme

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Health Cash Plan

Udemy learning platform

Virtual GP access

Life Assurance (4x salary)

YuLife discounts

Company socials & events

Job summary

NQC Ltd. in Manchester is seeking a Software Tester to ensure a robust, secure web platform. You will focus on security, availability, and quality, and contribute to automation, API testing, and performance validation.

The role suits someone with Playwright experience, REST API testing, and front-end tech familiarity. A hybrid working pattern, 25 days holiday, and learning benefits are offered as part of a broader benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with Playwright automation and building a framework from scratch.
• REST API testing using Postman and Playwright.
• Knowledge of XHTML/CSS and front-end web interactions.
• Experience with Git and cloud/platform tools (GCP).
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and AJAX.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (Playwright/JMeter/K6).
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle workload.

Responsibilities

• Test execution and robust validation before deployment using defined methodologies.
• Develop, maintain, and run automated test scripts with Playwright.
• Perform API testing with Postman or Playwright and conduct load tests.
• Manage defects in JIRA and collaborate with Devs to resolve issues.
• Participate in design reviews and identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Playwright

Postman

JMeter

K6

Git

GCP

XHTML

CSS

JavaScript/TypeScript

AJAX

Red Hat

jQuery

Job description

NQC Ltd. in Manchester is seeking a Software Tester to ensure a robust, secure web platform. You will focus on security, availability, and quality, and contribute to automation, API testing, and performance validation.

The role suits someone with Playwright experience, REST API testing, and front-end tech familiarity. A hybrid working pattern, 25 days holiday, and learning benefits are offered as part of a broader benefits package.