Senior QA/Test Engineer | Luma

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Senior QA/Test Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead quality assurance efforts for advanced scientific software. The role involves developing automation frameworks, collaborating with developers, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have over 6 years of QA experience, with expertise in Cypress and TypeScript. The position is remote-friendly, offering flexibility and a supportive company culture, with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Remote-friendly work environment

Career growth and mentorship

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in QA/testing, with at least 4 years focused on automation.
• Expertise in Cypress and strong TypeScript knowledge.
• Ability to interpret API documentation and implement automated tests.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automation test suites.
• Define and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans.
• Collaborate with product teams to validate bug fixes.

Skills

QA/testing experience

Automation testing

Cypress expertise

TypeScript knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Git workflows

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior QA/Test Engineer | Luma in the United Kingdom.

In this role, you will lead quality assurance efforts for advanced scientific software products, ensuring high reliability and performance across complex applications. You will design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks while collaborating closely with developers, application scientists, and DevOps engineers. The position involves driving testing strategies for functional, regression, integration, and system levels, while mentoring junior QA engineers and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a critical role in translating scientific and technical requirements into robust, scalable test solutions. The environment is dynamic and remote-friendly, encouraging autonomy, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration. Your work will directly impact the delivery of high-quality software that supports scientific innovation and research worldwide.

Accountabilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable automation test suites for web-based scientific applications.
• Define and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans, ensuring coverage across functional, regression, integration, and system tests.
• Collaborate with product teams to identify test scenarios, reproduce complex defects, and validate bug fixes.
• Drive quality engineering best practices and integrate QA into CI/CD workflows.
• Document test results, automation processes, and framework enhancements accurately.
• Contribute to overall test architecture and mentor junior QA and automation engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in QA/testing, with at least 4 years focused on automation.
• Expertise in Cypress, including custom commands, debugging, plugin integration, Shadow DOM handling, and scalable Page Object Models.
• Strong TypeScript knowledge, including interfaces, generics, and asynchronous programming.
• Proven experience in designing test cases, documenting test scenarios, and creating reusable test frameworks.
• Ability to interpret API documentation and implement high-quality automated tests.
• Solid understanding of Git workflows, branch management, and collaborative tools such as JIRA.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work autonomously.
• Preferred: experience with performance testing (e.g., K6), data integrity validation, or scientific software applications.

Benefits

• Remote-friendly work environment with flexibility in daily hours.
• Career growth, mentorship, and opportunities for skill development.
• Collaborative, supportive, and integrity-driven company culture.
• Exposure to cutting-edge scientific software and research tools.
• Direct impact on innovation in scientific research and discovery.
• Competitive compensation and benefits based on location and experience.