Software Engineer in Test

The Portfolio Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to drive automation in a thriving SaaS environment. The ideal candidate will design and maintain automation frameworks, develop tests using JavaScript/TypeScript, and work closely with developers to ensure quality across the product lifecycle. Strong experience with Playwright or Cypress is essential. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with automation frameworks like Playwright or Cypress.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript programming languages.
• Foundation knowledge of ISTQB or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks.
• Develop automated tests in TypeScript or JavaScript.
• Collaborate with developers to embed testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform functional, regression, and end-to-end testing.

Skills

Automation frameworks

JavaScript

TypeScript

Problem-solving

Debugging

Education

ISTQB or equivalent

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Job description

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an SDET to shape and drive automation within a thriving SaaS environment. You'll be working on high-traffic applications used by thousands daily, ensuring reliability, performance, and quality through innovative testing approaches.

The Role

You'll design and build automation frameworks, work closely with developers to integrate testing into CI/CD, and champion quality engineering across the product lifecycle. With tools like Playwright, Cypress, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, this role is perfect for someone with strong technical skills who wants to own the test automation strategy.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Playwright / Cypress
• Develop automated tests in TypeScript / JavaScript
• Collaborate with developers to embed testing within CI/CD pipelines
• Perform functional, regression, and end-to-end testing
• Ensure tests are reliable, scalable, and provide fast feedback
• Track and report quality metrics to stakeholders
• Contribute to defining quality standards and best practices across the team
• Investigate and resolve test failures, ensuring stability of releases

What you bring to the team

• Strong experience with automation frameworks (Playwright / Cypress preferred)
• Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript
• Foundation knowledge in ISTQB or equivalent
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of testing methodologies (TDD/BDD)
• Passion for quality and continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

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