QA Test Engineer (Manual And Automation)

Langham Recruitment; Denby Dale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable SaaS company is seeking a QA Test Engineer (Manual & Automation) in Huddersfield. The role offers a hybrid working model and a salary of £40k-£50k, depending on experience. You will combine manual testing with automation, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and enhance testing standards. Opportunities for career growth and influence in testing practices await those motivated by quality and automation.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Collaborative working environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid experience in manual web application testing.
• Practical automation experience with Playwright.
• Skilled in writing BDD-style tests using Gherkin.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical problem solving.
• Clear communicator thriving in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and maintain manual test cases.
• Develop and expand automated test suites using Playwright.
• Log and manage defects, working closely with dev teams.

Skills

Manual web application testing

Automation with Playwright

Writing BDD-style tests

API testing

Database verification

Tools

Playwright

SpecFlow

Azure DevOps

Job description

QA Test Engineer (Manual & Automation) | Hybrid | £40k-£50k DOE | SaaS | Huddersfield

A well-established SaaS company based in Huddersfield is looking for a hands‑on Test Engineer to join its growing delivery team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a tech‑first business with a long track record of success, where you'll help elevate testing standards and play a key role in their shift towards increased test automation.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a Test Engineer who loves combining detailed manual testing with smart automation. You'll work closely with developers and product owners as part of a collaborative squad, taking responsibility for validating product quality and ensuring test coverage across new and existing features.

The company is targeting 80% automation over the next 18 months, making this a great chance to influence tooling, frameworks, and best practice within their testing function.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and maintain manual test cases
• Develop and expand automated test suites using Playwright and SpecFlow (C# BDD)
• Use Gherkin syntax to write clear and effective test scenarios
• Carry out integration, regression, UAT, and performance testing
• Embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps
• Validate large datasets and ensure data integrity
• Log and manage defects, working closely with dev teams to resolve issues

About You

• Solid experience in manual web application testing
• Practical automation experience with Playwright
• Skilled in writing BDD-style tests using Gherkin
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving
• Clear communicator who thrives in cross‑functional teams
• Experience with API testing, database verification, or performance testing is a plus

What's On Offer

• £40k - £50k salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working model - suited to someone within commuting distance of Huddersfield
• Highly collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to shape the testing practice and drive automation strategy
• Career growth as the company scales and modernises its technology stack

If you're motivated by quality, excited about automation, and keen to be part of a forward‑thinking SaaS team, I'd love to hear from you. Let's talk.