Software Test Engineer

Infused Solutions; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing UK technology business is looking for a Software Test Engineer to enhance the quality of its digital products. This hands-on, mid-level role will involve performing manual and automated testing across web applications, mobile apps, APIs, and embedded software. The ideal candidate will possess commercial software testing experience and strong problem-solving skills, along with a collaborative mindset. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and excellent benefits, including healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Share scheme

Employee discount programmes

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in a software testing or QA role.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience testing web applications and APIs.
• Familiarity with test case management and defect tracking tools.
• Understanding of Agile development and testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Performing manual and automated testing across multiple systems.
• Creating and maintaining test cases and supporting documentation.
• Executing functional, regression, exploratory, and stress testing.
• Logging, tracking, and validating defects through to resolution.
• Working closely with developers to clarify requirements.

Skills

Commercial experience in software testing or QA role

Strong attention to detail

Analytical problem-solving skills

Experience testing web applications

Experience testing APIs

Familiarity with test case management tools

Understanding of Agile practices

Confident communicator

Tools

Appium

Docker

Job description

Software Test Engineer

Location: Coventry (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + benefits
Employment Type: Permanent
Right to Work: UK only - must hold British Citizenship or ILR (no sponsorship available)

About the Role

A growing UK technology business is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support the quality and reliability of its digital products. This is a hands‑on, mid‑level position, ideal for someone looking to continue developing their testing skills across a varied technical environment.

You’ll be part of a collaborative engineering team, contributing to testing activities across web applications, mobile apps, APIs, and embedded software, ensuring releases meet defined quality standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performing manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and API‑based systems
• Creating and maintaining test cases, test plans, and supporting documentation
• Executing functional, regression, exploratory, and stress testing
• Testing RESTful APIs and backend services
• Supporting test execution within CI/CD pipelines
• Logging, tracking, and validating defects through to resolution
• Working closely with developers and product teams to clarify requirements
• Assisting with continuous improvements to testing tools and processes
• Supporting testing of embedded software where required

What We’re Looking For

• Commercial experience in a software testing or QA role
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem‑solving skills
• Experience testing web applications and APIs
• Familiarity with test case management and defect tracking tools
• Understanding of Agile development and testing practices
• Confident communicator, able to work with technical and non‑technical teams

Nice to Have

• Exposure to test automation tools (e.g., Appium or similar)
• Experience testing Android and/or iOS applications
• Basic unit testing knowledge
• Awareness of containerised environments such as Docker
• Experience contributing to technical or quality documentation

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working model with a Coventry office base
• Pension scheme and private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Share scheme and employee discount programmes
• Supportive team environment with learning and progression opportunities