Software Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in the motor industry seeks a Software Quality Engineer for its fast-growing team in Northampton. This role is crucial for ensuring high-quality web applications through rigorous testing and collaboration within an agile environment. You'll work with modern technologies such as C# .NET 9 and React, all while enjoying benefits like hybrid working and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Personal development support

Gym subsidy

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in agile environments and CI/CD.
• Able to understand and read code.
• Collaborative with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Work with legacy systems transitioning to modern stack.
• Support automation and live releases.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Quality Assurance

Test Planning

Test Automation

Communication

Job description

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Our client is a fast-growing, tech-driven team that's reimagining the way software is built in the motor industry. With a start-up mindset backed by decades of industry experience, this is your chance to play a key role in a newly established technology hub that’s all about innovation, collaboration, and quality.

As a Software Quality Engineer, you’ll work in an agile, cross-functional team to shape and deliver high-quality web applications. You'll be responsible for championing quality throughout the development lifecycle — from analysing requirements to test planning, automation, and supporting live releases. You’ll initially work with legacy systems and transition to a modern stack including C# .NET 9, React, Azure pipelines, CI/CD, TDD, and Test Automation.

What we’re looking for:

• A testing professional experienced in agile environments, manual frameworks, and CI/CD
• Ideally an ability (Or interest) to understand and read code but not write it, this role will eventually work with the Developer who writes the tests
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting and embraces DevOps principles
• A clear communicator who can translate technical ideas across teams

What’s on offer:

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Personal development support, gym subsidy, and cycle to work scheme