Quality Assurance Engineer

PTC Inc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PTC Inc. in Cambridge, United Kingdom, is seeking a QA Engineer to join our CAD/PLM engineering team in a modern SaaS environment. You will design, execute, and maintain manual and automated tests across frontend UI, backend services, APIs and data layers, collaborating with TypeScript/Node.js developers.

The role emphasizes testing CAD/PLM workflows, cloud-native environments, and CI/CD pipelines within an agile, cross-functional team. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Cambridge.

Qualifications

• Experience as QA Engineer in a complex software environment.
• Hands-on testing of web-based SaaS platforms with UI and API tests.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and maintain manual and automated tests for CAD/PLM web apps.
• Test frontend UI, backend APIs, data layers and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with frontend, backend, and DevOps teams to ensure quality.
• Participate in defect triage and root-cause analysis.

Skills

QA Engineer

Web SaaS testing

JavaScript/TypeScript

Node.js testing

Angular

SQL databases

ORMs (TypeORM/Prisma)

CI/CD testing

Agile / Scrum

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

NestJS

Express

Kubernetes

OpenAPI

Job description

## Quality Assurance EngineerApply: Cambridge, United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: JR112725Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.We are looking for a **QA Engineer** to join our Cambridge‐based **CAD / PLM engineering team**, contributing to the quality and reliability of complex, cloud‐enabled product development platforms. This role sits within a modern **SaaS-oriented PLM environment**, where CAD and PLM capabilities are delivered through scalable backend services, rich web-based user interfaces, and cloud‐native infrastructure. You will work closely with full‐stack engineers, frontend developers, and DevOps teams to ensure high quality across the entire solution. Quality is treated as a shared responsibility, and this role is embedded directly within agile development teams. **What You’ll Do** * Design, execute, and maintain **manual and automated tests** for CAD / PLM web applications* Validate functionality across **frontend UI, backend services, APIs, and data layers*** Test complex workflows typical of **CAD / PLM domains** (configuration, data integrity, performance, integration points)* Contribute to and extend **test automation frameworks** (UI and API level)* Collaborate closely with engineers working in **TypeScript and Node.js** (NestJS / Express)* Test frontend applications built with **Angular** and modern UI patterns* Validate backend logic using **ORMs** such as **TypeORM, Prisma, or equivalent**, and **SQL databases*** Support testing in **cloud**‐**native and containerized environments**, including **Kubernetes*** Participate in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring tests are executed as part of build and deployment processes* Perform **regression, integration, exploratory, and acceptance testing*** Actively participate in defect triage, root cause analysis, and quality improvement discussions **Required Qualifications** * Experience as a **QA Engineer / Software Test Engineer** in a complex software environment* Hands‐on experience testing **web**‐**based SaaS platforms*** Strong experience with **test automation** (UI and/or API)* Working knowledge of **JavaScript / TypeScript*** Experience testing **Node.js backend services** (NestJS, Express, or similar frameworks)* Familiarity with **frontend frameworks**, especially **Angular*** Experience testing systems using **ORMs** (TypeORM, Prisma, or similar) and **SQL-based databases*** Understanding of **Agile / Scrum** development methodologies* Strong analytical, problem‐solving, and communication skills **Nice to Have** * Experience testing **CAD, PLM, or engineering software platforms*** Exposure to **Kubernetes** or containerized systems* Experience working in **DevOps**‐**leaning environments*** API testing experience (REST, JSON, OpenAPI)* Experience with cloud‐hosted, scalable SaaS architectures **Why This Role** * Work on **enterprise**‐**grade CAD / PLM platforms** with real technical complexity* Be part of a **Cambridge-based R&D organization** with strong engineering culture* Collaborate closely with full‐stack, frontend, and DevOps engineers* Influence product quality early in the development lifecycle* Clear growth paths toward **Senior QA Engineer / Quality Engineer** rolesLife at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you.If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?We respect the privacy rights of individuals and are committed to handling Personal Information responsibly and in accordance with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. Review our Privacy Policy here.\"