Software QA Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in Leeds is looking for a Software QA Engineer to join their successful software team. This hybrid role involves improving QA processes, test automation, and collaboration with the development team. Candidates should have a strong background in automation, performance testing, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in automation testing and proficiency with Playwright.
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of performance testing tools.
• Proficiency in creating automated test projects for front-end and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and maintain new technologies in the QA process.
• Collaborate closely with the development team on testing strategies.
• Focus on improving QA processes and implementing test automation.

Skills

Automation experience with Playwright

SQL

Creating front-end and API automated test projects

Performance testing and related tools

Job description

Software QA Engineer, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Spectrum IT Recruitment

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Excellent opportunity for a Software QA Engineer to join a brilliant client's team based in Leeds. As a QA Engineer, you will be responsible for introducing and maintaining new technologies whilst utilising the latest industry software and practices. You'll become a vital part of an already successful software team producing excellent software for a market-leading company. The role will cover various aspects of the testing life cycle with a specific focus on improving QA processes and introducing test automation. The role requires you to work closely with the development team, so strong communication skills are essential. The ability to improvise at both tactical and strategic levels is important to aid in prioritising short-term problem solving against longer-term strategic goals.

Our client offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including a bonus scheme. This is a hybrid role.

Skills required:

• Automation experience with Playwright
• SQL
• Experience in creating front-end and API automated test projects
• Experience in performance and/or load testing and related tools

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

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