Senior Test Engineer (Automation)

ComXps; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm offers a 12-month hybrid contract role based in Leeds, requiring extensive experience with TypeScript and a strong background in software testing. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills and the ability to conduct non-functional testing, particularly in performance or accessibility. Collaboration in Agile environments, clear communication, and experience with CI/CD pipelines are essential for success in this position. Join a dynamic team focused on driving change and innovation in testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience using TypeScript.
• Demonstrable leadership skills in driving change and managing a team.
• Experience in performance or accessibility testing.

Skills

TypeScript

Leadership skills

Manual testing

Cucumber

Agile methodologies

CI/CD tools

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

AWS

MongoDB

Job description

This role is Inside IR35.

Clearance: BPSS BASIC – Must be eligible for SC

Location: Hybrid – 60% LEEDS office only

Contract Length: 12 months

Essential

• MUST have considerable experience using TypeScript.
• The candidates must have demonstrable leadership skills in driving change and will have managed/led a team.
• Also looking for candidates with non-functioning testing experience – either performance or accessibility and cannot just ‘know’ it, they must have experience in one of them. This is not a pure automation role.

Skills Required

• Experience: couple of years of experience in software testing, with a focus on manual testing and test automation.
• TypeScript/Java: Proficient in TypeScript/Java, with the ability to write and maintain test automation scripts.
• Experience in nodejs frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress or other nodejs automation frameworks in Javascript.
• Cucumber: Solid experience with Cucumber and BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) practices.
• Agile Methodologies: Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• CI/CD: Experience integrating performance tests into CI/CD pipelines, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or similar.
• Non-functional skill- A good working knowledge of non-functional skills such as performance, accessibility & security.
• Cloud skills & other tools: AWS, Grafana, Splunk.
• Experience in working with MongoDB would be good but not essential.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex testing/automation issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.