Software Test Engineer

NPAworldwide; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join their agile teams in Manchester. The role involves manual and automation testing for national security projects, leveraging a variety of open-source tools. Candidates must be passionate about quality and continuous improvement, with DV clearance required. This position offers a flexible work environment, encouraging a positive mindset and collaboration in delivering meaningful solutions to enhance the UK's security.

Benefits

Free 24/7 counselling helpline

Flexitime and option to work from home

Dedicated Career Coach

Fun events and social activities

Onsite allowances for lunch and drinks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manual and automation testing.
• Ability to work within an Agile team.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test frameworks for UI and API.
• Conduct manual and automated testing.
• Collaborate with QA team to improve processes.

Skills

Manual testing

Automation testing

Agile methodologies

TDD

BDD

CI/CD practices

Open-source tools

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Webdriver.io

Playwright

Cucumber

Robot Framework

Rest Assured

Job description

Software Test Engineer - DV NPAworldwide • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

About our client

They’re here to 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 an essential part of keeping the UK safe. With a team of over 450 skilled professionals, they’re passionate about delivering solutions that truly make a difference.

It’s not just about code, algorithms, and data – it’s about playing a key role in protecting the UK. Their work is highly sensitive and important, and you’ll be right there with us. You’ll develop mission‑critical systems while helping to keep the UK secure.

The Role

As a Senior Test Engineer, you’ll join one of our client’s small, agile teams. You’ll be working on exciting National Security projects, helping ensure automated testing is built in from the start as part of a smooth CI/CD lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Using a variety of technologies, with a focus on open‑source tools and frameworks.
• Manual & 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 & API.
• We typically work with technologies like Selenium, Cypress.io, Webdriver.io, Playwright, Cucumber, Robot Framework, Serenity BDD, and Rest Assured.
• Sharing new ideas with the QA team and helping improve our test frameworks and processes.
• Conducting non‑functional testing, covering areas like Security, Performance, Accessibility, and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT).

The Fit

Their Senior Test Engineers love working on interesting and challenging projects. They want their team to have a positive, can‑do attitude and a passion for learning and improving. They keep up with emerging technologies and always strive to deliver the best, so if you enjoy continuous improvement, you’ll fit right in.

We’re for Senior Test Engineers who are passionate about Manual & Automation testing and have experience with complex solutions. You’ll be comfortable working as part of an Agile team, taking ownership of your work, and helping to foster best practices in an Agile environment.

Because of the nature of the work, you’ll need to be DV‑cleared to work on this role.

Culture & Benefits

• WELLBEING – Free 24/7 counselling helpline and employee assistance programme.
• WORK YOUR BEST – City‑centre offices across the UK, with flexitime and the option to work from home.
• LEARN & GROW – A dedicated Career Coach to guide your development.
• SOCIAL – Fun events throughout the year, including socials, a Summer Party in London, and annual awaydays.
• ONSITE ALLOWANCES – Expenses for lunch and drinks.

They have offices in Bristol, Cheltenham and Manchester.

Equal Opportunities

They’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. They believe that diversity strengthens our team, and we’re actively working to prevent discrimination in all its forms.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will:

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

We celebrate the uniqueness of our people and encourage everyone to contribute to our inclusion journey.