QA Engineer

Applause IT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Manchester is looking for a skilled QA Engineer to design and develop automated testing frameworks. The ideal candidate will have experience in relevant programming languages and frameworks and be passionate about quality assurance. Competitive salary and benefits include a good holiday allowance, health cover, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

8% pension contribution

BUPA Health Cover

Life Cover

Flexible working hours

10-day annual training allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in one or more programming languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript.
• Familiarity with frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.
• Experience with automated and exploratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and tools.
• Carry out both automated and exploratory testing across multiple environments.
• Collaborate with developers and project managers to enhance quality standards.
• Troubleshoot software issues and support continuous integration processes.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Robot

Cypress

Cucumber

Elasticsearch

Neo4J

MERN stack

Job description

About this job

Role: QA Engineer

Location: Manchester

Are you an experienced QA Engineer looking for your next challenge within Defence and Cyber Security? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing technology team working on modern projects across the UK.

We are seeking a QA Engineer with a passion for quality and innovation. You'll contribute to designing and developing automated testing frameworks and processes that ensure robust, high‑performing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and tools.
• Carry out both automated and exploratory testing across multiple environments.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and project managers to improve quality standards.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues and contribute to continuous integration and delivery processes.

Skills & Experience

They're looking for a QA Engineer with experience in one or more of the following :

• Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript
• Frameworks: Angular, React, Vue
• Tools & Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure
• Testing Frameworks: Robot, Cypress, Cucumber
• Databases & Platforms: Elasticsearch, Neo4J, MERN stack
• Experience with framework creation and exploratory testing

You should also be open to learning new technologies and approaches, with a proactive attitude toward professional growth.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave per year
• 8% pension contribution
• BUPA Health Cover
• Life Cover (4x salary)
• Electric Vehicle via Salary Sacrifice
• EMI Scheme
• Flexible working hours and a 10-day annual training allowance

They believe in continual learning and personal development, offering every team member an individual training plan to help you grow your skills and career.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the projects, you must :

• Be a UK Citizen
• Have lived in the UK for the last 10 years
• Already hold a high-level security clearance

This role may require travel to customer sites in Gloucestershire, Manchester, or London.

If you're an experienced QA Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and wants to work in an innovative, mission-driven environment, apply now to find out more!