Test Engineer

Opus RS; Ampthill; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited seeks an experienced Test Engineer to join a fast-paced Agile delivery team on mobile and operational platforms, delivering hands-on testing across functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, API and data testing.

You'll work with Product Owners, Engineers and stakeholders to validate solutions, raise defects, and support successful releases into production in a remote hybrid setup (Bedfordshire, UK) with 1-2 on-site days.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer in Agile delivery environments.
• Strong background in functional and exploratory testing.
• Experience testing mobile applications and user-facing systems.
• Hands-on API testing experience using Postman.
• Good SQL skills for data validation and troubleshooting.
• Strong defect management and reporting experience.
• Ability to engage confidently with technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Proactive, pragmatic approach in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test scenarios.
• Validate user stories, business processes, and operational workflows.
• Perform testing on real mobile/handheld devices.
• Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman.
• Validate system and application data using SQL queries.
• Raise, track, and manage defects through to successful resolution.
• Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, and stakeholders throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and release readiness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and quality standards.

Skills

Test Engineer

Functional testing

Exploratory testing

Mobile testing

SQL

Defect management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile delivery

Tools

Postman

Job description

Role: Test Engineer

Type: Contract (Outside IR35)

Location: Bedfordshire, UK (Remote hybrid with 1-2 days)

Duration: 2 months (Likely extension)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join a fast-paced Agile delivery team working on mobile and operational platforms. This is a hands-on testing role focused on ensuring high-quality releases through functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, API, and data testing activities.

You'll work closely with Product Owners, Engineers, Business Users, and the Test Lead to validate solutions, identify defects, and support successful releases into production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test scenarios.
• Validate user stories, business processes, and operational workflows.
• Perform testing on real mobile/handheld devices.
• Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman.
• Validate system and application data using SQL queries.
• Raise, track, and manage defects through to successful resolution.
• Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, and stakeholders throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and release readiness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and quality standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer within Agile delivery environments.
• Strong background in functional and exploratory testing.
• Experience testing mobile applications and user-facing systems.
• Hands-on API testing experience using tools such as Postman.
• Good SQL skills for data validation and troubleshooting.
• Strong defect management and reporting experience.
• Ability to engage confidently with technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Proactive, pragmatic approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within retail, hospitality, or frontline operational systems.
• Exposure to workflow-driven or configurable platforms.
• Knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks.
• Experience supporting large-scale business transformation or digital programmes.