Contract Software Test Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-focused recruitment agency is seeking a Contract Software Test Engineer for a 6-month role based in Leicestershire. This role requires someone to establish a testing function, writing automated test scripts and performing various testing activities. Strong experience with automated testing tools and API testing is essential. The position offers a competitive contract arrangement outside IR35 and requires on-site work 2-3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with automated testing tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Proficient in Postman for scripting and testing APIs.
• Familiarity with Jira and Jira Xray for managing tests.
• Experience with Cucumber or BDD frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Establish the testing function from the ground up.
• Write automated test scripts.
• Execute integration, regression, exploratory, and acceptance testing.

Skills

Automated testing tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)

API testing with Postman

Jira and Jira Xray

Cucumber or BDD frameworks

Job description

The Redline Group is working in partnership with our Leicestershire based client to assist in the search for a Contract Software Test Engineer on a 6-month contract. For this contract you will be needed on site in Leicestershire 2-3 days a week.

This role has an indicative OUTSIDE IR35 determination therefore we can accept candidates who would like to operate through their own PSC.

Our client designs and develops innovative, tailored software applications and technology for a range of industries across the UK. This role will support a high-profile project delivering real-time content to public information systems nationwide.

As a Contract Software Test Engineer, you will take full ownership of establishing the testing function from the ground up, as there is currently no formal test plan or automation framework in place. This includes writing automated test scripts and executing a range of testing activities such as integration, regression, exploratory, and acceptance testing.

Key Skills Required for the Contract Software Test Engineer - Leicestershire :

- Strong experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright

- Proficient in Postman, with the ability to script and test APIs

- Familiarity with Jira and Jira Xray for test management

- Experience with Cucumber or BDD frameworks

For more information or to apply for the Contract Software Test Engineer opportunity in Leicestershire , please contact Maddie Ramsden - (url removed) / DDi: (phone number removed) / Mob: (phone number removed) quoting reference MMR1047

Job Info

Job Title:

Contract Software Test Engineer

Company:

Redline Group Ltd

Location:

Posted:

Jul 30th 2025

Closes:

Aug 30th 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Contract

Hours:

Full Time

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