Test Engineer

Chroma Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Chroma Recruitment is seeking a Programme Test Engineer to drive automation-first testing using Playwright. You will own test coverage across core programmes, performing both automated and manual testing while collaborating with Programme Managers, Product Owners, BA's and end users.

Hybrid London role with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. You will help shape test scenarios, document outputs and contribute to a knowledge base for the programme delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Proven automation tester with unit and functional testing experience.
• Hands-on Playwright experience.
• Familiar with CI/CD tooling like GitHub Actions.
• Understanding of SDLC in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated tests using Playwright.
• Perform manual testing where needed and identify edge cases.
• Collaborate with product and delivery teams to shape test scenarios and UAT scripts.
• Document outputs and maintain a central testing knowledge base.
• Work with the Programme Test team to ensure quality testing output.

Skills

Automation testing

Playwright

CI/CD tooling

Team collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Tools

GitHub Actions

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Programme Test Engineer - Playwright Automation

Location: London, hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
Contract: Outside IR35
Day rate:£#removed# per day
Start Date:Immediately

Overview

Are you an automation tester looking for your next step, somewhere you'll own real test coverage on core programmes rather than maintain someone else's scripts?

We're working with a major international food and retail brand that's building out a small Programme Test team. Working alongside the Programme Test Lead, you'll help put an automation-first test strategy into practice and raise coverage across all the major programmes. It's a hands-on role with a good mix of Playwright automation, manual testing and close work with the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated test scripts in Playwright.
• Carry out manual testing where needed, bringing an analytical eye to edge cases and potential issues.
• Work with Programme Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts and end users to shape test scenarios (functional, non-functional, SIT) and UAT scripts.
• Document test outputs clearly and help maintain a central testing knowledge base.
• Collaborate with the wider Programme Test team and programme delivery teams to produce quality testing output.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Automation Tester, writing unit and functional tests.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions is a plus).
• Understanding of Waterfall, Agile and hybrid delivery, and the SDLC as a whole.
• Strong attention to detail and good written and verbal communication.
• A proven ability to work well as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience with JIRA, Confluence and GitHub.
• Previous experience in retail, or testing external SaaS products.
• A degree or background in Computer Science or a similar STEM subject.
• ISTQB or a similar qualification.

Why Join?

• Play a key part in core delivery for a well-known global brand.
• Help shape an automation-first approach within a small team, where your work is visible.
• A good balance of automation, manual testing and stakeholder work.
• A people-first culture built on kindness, honesty and genuine care for customers.
• Hybrid working