Junior QA Engineer: Playwright Automation & Hybrid Testing

heycar; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive tech company in Greater London is looking for a Junior QA Engineer to play a key role in the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will combine manual validation with test automation to ensure a seamless user experience. Responsibilities include developing test scripts, conducting API testing, and collaborating with developers and product managers. A positive, analytical mindset and good communication skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days off plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Mental health support

Flexible working culture

Fully stocked kitchen and bar

Epic socials

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to identify potential issues.
• Experience with mobile testing across iOS/Android is a plus.
• Experience in Agile methodologies is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright.
• Conduct manual testing to identify potential issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality.

Skills

Manual testing

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

API testing

Team collaboration

Education

Basic knowledge of a programming language (Typescript/Python)

Tools

Playwright

GitHub Actions

Postman

Job description

A leading automotive tech company in Greater London is looking for a Junior QA Engineer to play a key role in the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will combine manual validation with test automation to ensure a seamless user experience. Responsibilities include developing test scripts, conducting API testing, and collaborating with developers and product managers. A positive, analytical mindset and good communication skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and a dynamic team environment.