Software QA Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software QA Engineer to join a vibrant software team in Brighton. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving QA processes and implementing test automation. Requirements include strong skills in Playwright, TypeScript, JavaScript, and REST APIs, along with excellent communication abilities. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a bonus scheme, are offered for this hybrid role, requiring 1-2 days in the office per week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Experience in test automation using Playwright.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and related testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and maintain new technologies in the QA process.
• Work closely with the development team to improve QA processes.
• Focus on automation and improve the testing life cycle.

Skills

Automation experience with Playwright

TypeScript

JavaScript

Good understanding of REST APIs

Experience in creating front-end and API automated test projects

Experience in performance and/or load testing and related tools

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Excellent opportunity for a Software QA Engineer to join our brilliant client’s team based in Brighton. As a QA Engineer you will introduce and maintain new technologies while utilising the latest industry software and best practices. You will become a vital part of an already successful software team that delivers excellent software for a market‑leading company.

The role covers various aspects of the testing life cycle with a specific focus on improving QA processes and introducing test automation. You will work closely with the development team, so strong communication skills are essential. The ability to improvise at both a tactical and strategic level is important to prioritise short‑term problem‑solving against longer‑term strategic goals.

As well as a competitive salary, our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a bonus scheme. This is a hybrid role and you will be expected to work in the office 1‑2 days per week.

Skills required:

• Automation experience with Playwright
• TypeScript, JavaScript
• Good understanding of REST APIs
• Experience in creating front‑end and API automated test projects
• Experience in performance and/or load testing and related tools
• Excellent communication skills

If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.