Software Test Engineer - DV

NPAworldwide; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 counselling helpline

Flexitime

Work from home options

Dedicated Career Coach

Fun events and socials

Onsite Allowances for lunch and drinks

Job summary

NPAworldwide seeks a Senior Test Engineer in Manchester to enhance the UK's national security. This role requires expertise in Manual and Automation testing, with experience in DevOps methodologies and CI/CD processes.

The ideal candidate will design and implement test frameworks across UI and API using tools like Selenium and Cypress.io. The position promises a collaborative work environment and a salary range of £40,000 – £70,000 GBP annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in Manual and Automation testing on complex solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing test frameworks across UI and API.
• Experience with DevOps and agile methodologies and continuous testing through CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with various open-source testing tools.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• DV clearance or ability to obtain DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Join a small, agile team working on National Security projects.
• Conduct manual and automated software testing.
• Work with DevOps methodologies and implement CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and implement automated test frameworks across UI and API.
• Conduct non-functional testing like Security and Performance.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

DevOps methodologies

CI/CD Processes

Communication Skills

Tools

Selenium

Cypress.io

WebDriver.io

Playwright

Cucumber

Robot Framework

Serenity BDD

Rest Assured

Job description

About our client

They support government departments in making critical decisions that enhance the security and prosperity of the UK. Their work is at the heart of national security, making them essential to keeping the UK safe. With a team of over 450 skilled professionals, they are passionate about delivering solutions that truly make a difference.

Job Description

As a Senior Test Engineer you will join a small, agile team working on exciting National Security projects. Your role is highly sensitive and important, supporting the UK’s security while ensuring automated testing is built in from the start as part of a smooth CI/CD lifecycle.

The Role

• Using a variety of technologies, with a focus on open‑source tools and frameworks.
• Manual and automation software testing.
• Working with DevOps and agile methodologies (TDD, BDD, ATDD) and continuous testing through CI/CD pipelines, with manual/exploratory testing when needed.
• Designing and implementing automated test frameworks across UI and API.
• Working with technologies such as Selenium, Cypress.io, Webdriver.io, Playwright, Cucumber, Robot Framework, Serenity BDD, and Rest Assured.
• Sharing new ideas with the QA team and helping improve test frameworks and processes.
• Conducting non‑functional testing covering areas such as Security, Performance, Accessibility, and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT).

The Fit

We look for Senior Test Engineers who enjoy interesting and challenging projects, thrive on continuous improvement, and value learning. They should have a passion for Manual & Automation testing, experience with complex solutions, and be comfortable working as part of an Agile team, taking ownership of their work and fostering best practices.

DV clearance is required for this role.

Culture and Benefits

• Wellbeing – Free 24/7 counselling helpline and employee assistance programme.
• Work – City‑centre offices across the UK, flexitime, and option to work from home.
• Learn & Grow – Dedicated Career Coach to guide your development.
• Social – Fun events throughout the year, socials, a Summer Party in London, and annual away days.
• Onsite Allowances – Expenses for lunch and drinks.

Locations

We have offices in Bristol, Cheltenham and Manchester.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We actively work to prevent discrimination in all its forms.

Disability Confident Employer

• Provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process if needed.
• Offer an interview to people with health conditions or disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.

Qualifications

• Experience in Manual and Automation testing on complex solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing test frameworks across UI and API.
• Experience with DevOps and agile methodologies (TDD, BDD, ATDD) and continuous testing through CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with open‑source tools such as Selenium, Cypress.io, WebDriver.io, Playwright, Cucumber, Robot Framework, Serenity BDD, and Rest Assured.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• DV clearance or ability to obtain DV clearance.

Salary

Annual salary: £40,000 – £70,000 GBP.