Senior QA Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology start-up in Cheshire is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to influence testing strategies across various products. Candidates should have strong JavaScript automation experience, preferably with Cypress, and demonstrate leadership skills while mentoring junior members. This hybrid role offers the chance to work with modern technology and interact with various products beyond just browser tabs.

Qualifications

• Strong JavaScript automation experience – ideally with Cypress.
• Confident leading on exploratory testing and QA best practice.
• Great communicator with a collaborative, mentoring mindset.
• UK-based with full right to work and open to hybrid work from their Cheshire office.

Responsibilities

• Help shape test strategy and support junior team members.
• Take ownership of automation and quality across multiple platforms.
• Combine hands-on testing with real ownership and variety.

Skills

JavaScript Automation

Cypress

Exploratory Testing

QA Best Practices

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Senior QA Engineer | £55,000 | Hybrid (Cheshire) | Cypress Automation

New Senior QA Engineer role with a start up tech business doing some really cool work across web, mobile and physical devices; so there’s plenty to get stuck into.

You’ll be a senior voice in the team, helping shape test strategy, support more junior team members, and take ownership of automation and quality across multiple platforms. It’s ideal for someone who thrives in varied environments and wants to make a real impact on both product and process.

What’s exciting about it?

• A mix of products you can see, touch, and interact with, not just browser tabs
• Senior influence on how testing is done
• Modern tech and a hybrid setup with brand-new Cheshire offices

What they’re looking for:

• Strong JavaScript automation experience – ideally with Cypress
• Confident leading on exploratory testing and QA best practice
• Great communicator with a collaborative, mentoring mindset
• UK-based with full right to work and open to hybrid work from their Cheshire office

If you're a senior-level QA who wants to combine hands-on testing with real ownership and variety, apply now.