Software Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech-driven team in Peterborough is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to drive quality in their web applications. The successful candidate will work in an agile environment, collaborating with developers while ensuring high standards through various testing methodologies. The role includes a competitive salary and numerous benefits, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and employee development.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Personal development support

Gym subsidy

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced in agile testing processes and manual frameworks.
• Ability to understand and read code is beneficial.
• Thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Agile environments

CI/CD

Collaboration

Clear communication

Understanding of code

Job description

Job Description

Software Quality Engineer

Hybrid / Peterborough

Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 (DOE)

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

Private medical, pension, life assurance

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