Software Tester

NQC Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice scheme

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Health Cash Plan

Udemy learning platform

Virtual GP access

Life Assurance (4x salary)

YuLife discounts

Company socials & events

Job summary

NQC Ltd. in Manchester is seeking a Software Tester to ensure a robust, secure web platform. You will focus on security, availability, and quality, and contribute to automation, API testing, and performance validation.

The role suits someone with Playwright experience, REST API testing, and front-end tech familiarity. A hybrid working pattern, 25 days holiday, and learning benefits are offered as part of a broader benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with Playwright automation and building a framework from scratch.
• REST API testing using Postman and Playwright.
• Knowledge of XHTML/CSS and front-end web interactions.
• Experience with Git and cloud/platform tools (GCP).
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and AJAX.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (Playwright/JMeter/K6).
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle workload.

Responsibilities

• Test execution and robust validation before deployment using defined methodologies.
• Develop, maintain, and run automated test scripts with Playwright.
• Perform API testing with Postman or Playwright and conduct load tests.
• Manage defects in JIRA and collaborate with Devs to resolve issues.
• Participate in design reviews and identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Playwright

Postman

JMeter

K6

Git

GCP

XHTML

CSS

JavaScript/TypeScript

AJAX

Red Hat

jQuery

Job description

About your new company

NQC is a successful and growing software company specialising in supply chain risk management platforms. We’re in the ‘Tech for Good’ space, providing online web platforms which are in use by some of the largest organisations across a number of industries including the UK Government and the Automotive industry.

Based in central Manchester, NQC offers a supportive working atmosphere within a diverse team of people. We work on a hybrid model and regularly meet up outside of the office for team socials and company events. This is an opportunity to work on globally recognised technology solutions used by major brands throughout the world and become part of an exciting long term plan for sustainability, and a better future.

About your new role

Our talented Product Development Team is responsible for researching new and innovative technologies and infrastructure services as part of the ongoing development of our software and services. The Software Tester’s role is to ensure that the system is a technically robust web based product. Individuals will have a key focus on the security, service availability and quality of the system.

You will develop the system ensuring that the product meets required security standards and technology protocols, and offers clients the highest quality of user experience, service availability and security.

Key Responsibilities

As a Software Tester you are expected to undertake the following responsibilities as part of your day to day activities:

• Test Execution
  • Undergo robust testing of our system prior to implementation in accordance with testing and acceptance methodologies as may be required.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright.
  • Performing API testing using Postman or Playwright.
  • Perform load tests using tools such as Playwright, Jmeter or K6.
  • Execute functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance tests.
• Defect Management & Resolution
  • Identify, log, and track bugs in JIRA.
  • Work closely with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.
  • System corrections for identified bugs, issues, and problems as may be identified.
  • Participate in root cause analysis for recurring defects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and product owners.
• Quality Assurance & Process Improvement
  • Participate in requirement and design reviews to identify test scenarios early.
  • Ensure software quality and compliance with standards and specifications.
  • Identify areas for automation within manual test processes to improve efficiency and coverage.
  • Recommend improvements to testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
  • Produce technical procedures and documentation for the applications including user guides.
• Ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned.

To be successful for this role you will ideally meet these requirements

• Desirable: A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience of Playwright automation and the ability to create framework from scratch.
• Experience of handling REST API testing using Postman and Playwright
• Experience of XHTML and CSS.
• Experience of GIT.Experience of GCP.
• Experience of JavaScript/Typescript and AJAX.
• Experience of Red Hat and JQuery would be beneficial.
• Experience of performance testing using tools like Playwright, Jmeter or K6.
• Effective verbal communication skills in particular the ability to provide clear advice.
• Ability to deal with a demanding workload which may include conflicting demands on time.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with people at all levels.

Key Competencies

• Consistently motivated, committed and able to perform duties in all situations.
• Supports team members and builds relationships to achieve common goals.
• Communicates and receives ideas, views and information to achieve understanding.
• Analyses information to identify problems and issues and makes effective decisions.
• Plans and prioritises activities and resources to maximise performance and minimise errors.
• Acknowledges the need to achieve positive change, and challenges existing practices.
• Developing Self and Others - Takes ownership of personal development and encourages & supports the development of others.

• Hybrid working policy of 60% office-based

• Salary sacrifice scheme
• 25 days holiday (Increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Learning & Development through Udemy platform
• 24/7 Access to a Virtual GP
• Life Assurance (4 x Salary after 6 months)
• YuLife - employee discounts and wellbeing platform
• Regular company socials & events