Software Engineer in Test

The Portfolio Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS provider in Manchester is looking for an SDET to lead test automation strategies. This role involves designing and building automation frameworks, working with developers on CI/CD integration, and ensuring quality through testing methodologies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Playwright and Cypress, along with proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript. Competitive salary and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Automation frameworks (Playwright / Cypress)

JavaScript

TypeScript

ISTQB knowledge

CI/CD integration

Testing methodologies (TDD/BDD)

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

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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