Quality Engineer

Xplor Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

#GiveBackDays/Commitment to social/vol

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Free mental health support

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Xplor Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer to advance automated testing and AI-driven solutions across our software platforms in the UK. You will develop and support automated tests, explore new tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve testing strategies and product quality.

You will leverage TypeScript, OpenAI APIs, and AI best practices to deliver robust, scalable test infrastructure and contribute to high-quality software experiences for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent working experience.
• Experience as an Automation Engineer with AI and large-scale software development projects.
• Proficiency in Typescript and experience with calling OpenAI APIs.
• Strong understanding of AI principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor team members.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a team and explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English in daily use.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support automated tests using Jest, Detox and Playwright.
• Deep-dive into products and technologies to identify automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with product engineers, product manager, and stakeholders on testing strategy.
• Set up, deploy, and manage automated test infrastructure.
• Analyze test results, track defects, and provide actionable insights.
• Take ownership of end-to-end automated test development including infrastructure and deployment.
• Influence AI-driven feature design to ensure robustness and scalability.
• Assist with AI-driven solutions during development and improve maintainability.

Skills

Typescript

OpenAI APIs

Automation testing

AI principles

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Jest

Detox

Playwright

Job description

Company Description

Momence was founded in 2020, graduated from Y Combinator, and raised an $11M Series A. We build and operate a software platform for experience-based and membership-driven businesses, including yoga and fitness studios, dance schools, wellness centers, salons, golf facilities, and more. Today, Momence supports more than 5,500 businesses and hundreds of thousands of end users every month. From day one, you'll work on a product with real impact, helping businesses grow, streamline operations, and create better customer experiences.

Since 2025, Momence has been part of Xplor Technologies, a global technology company providing software, payments, and commerce solutions for service-based and membership businesses worldwide. This allows us to combine the speed, ownership, and product mindset of a startup with the scale, stability, and opportunities of a global organization.

Job Description

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality and efficiency of our software products through automated testing and AI-driven solutions. Your primary focus will be on developing and supporting automated tests, diving deep into our products and technologies, and collaborating with global cross-functional teams. Additionally, you will integrate AI functionalities to improve developer and customer experiences. Your expertise in automation and AI will be key to delivering exceptional software quality and an outstanding customer experience.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Developing and Supporting Automated Tests:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Jest, Detox and Playwright.

• Ensure the robustness, reliability, and maintainability of automated tests.

Deep Diving into Products and Technologies:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of our products and technologies to identify potential areas for automation.

• Continuously explore new tools and methodologies to enhance the testing process.

Working with Product Development Teams:

• Collaborate with product engineers, the product manager, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on testing strategies and objectives.

• Contribute to making application code more testable and robust.

Deploying and Supporting Automated Test Infrastructure:

• Set up, deploy, and manage the infrastructure required for automated testing.

• Ensure the scalability and reliability of test environments.

Evaluating Test Results:

• Analyze test results to identify issues, track defects, and ensure they are resolved in a timely manner.

• Provide actionable insights based on test outcomes to improve product quality.

Sense of Ownership:

• Take full responsibility for the end-to-end automated test development, including infrastructure and deployment automation.

• Lead the testing strategy to effectively utilize automation tests.

Impact on Software Design and Code Quality:

• Influence the design and quality of AI-driven product features, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and maintainable.

• Develop high-quality AI software that meets customer needs and exceeds expectations.

Customer Experience and Maintainability:

• Assist with AI-driven solutions during the development process.

• Enhance the maintainability and scalability of AI functionalities in the product.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent working experience.

• Experience as an Automation Engineer, preferably with a focus on AI and large-scale software development projects.

• Proficiency in Typescript and experience with calling OpenAI APIs.

• Strong understanding of AI principles, methodologies, and best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration and mentoring of fellow team members.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Fluency in English, as we use it daily.

Additional Information

Values and Life at Xplor

Our five core values guide us from how we hire and recognise our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:

• Find a better way

• Do the right thing

• Say it straight

• Win together

• Own the outcome

If these values sound like you, and describe people you want to work with, you will thrive at Xplor.

As an Xplorer, you will be part of a global network of talented colleagues who will support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.

Some of our perks and benefits are:

• Paid Parental Leave benefit programs

• #GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community

• Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council, Global Mentorship Program

• Access to free mental health support

• Flexible working arrangements

We understand that diverse candidates have diverse needs. We welcome you to inform us of any additional needs related to completing your job application or participating in the interview process, via email.

More about us

More than 130,000 businesses in 72+ countries rely on Xplor to run their day and get paid, processing over $47 billion in payments annually. Our connected ecosystem helps operators spend less time managing complexity and more time delivering the experiences that matter most.

Xplor is backed by world-class investors Advent International, Battery Venues, and Silver Lake.

Good to know

To be considered for employment, you must be legally authorised to work in the location (country) you're applying for. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time.

To learn more about us and our products, please visit xplor.com/careers/.

We also invite you to check out our Candidate FAQs for more information about our recruitment process xplor.com/recruitment-faqs/.

EEO and Artificial Intelligence

We believe in transparent hiring. We use an applicant tracking system that includes artificial intelligence enabled features to assist with the screening and assessment of job applications, such as candidate scoring or ranking. These tools support our recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team following human review. We do not rely on artificial intelligence to make final hiring decisions. Find our Candidate AI Usage guidelines here.

Xplor is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We're dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.

We make it a priority to respond to every applicant.

We understand that diverse candidates have diverse needs. We welcome you to inform us of any additional needs related to completing your job application or participating in the interview process, via email.