Test Engineer

Scrumconnect Consulting; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working culture

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting is seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join our agile delivery team in Newcastle upon Tyne. You'll ensure the quality and reliability of modern digital services across React front-end applications and Node.js back-end services.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in developing automated UI and API tests, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, user-centred solutions. A collaborative culture and opportunities for professional development are key aspects of our work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer or QA Engineer within Agile software delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and defect lifecycle management.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Create, document, and maintain comprehensive Test Approaches and Test Plans.
• Plan, prepare, execute, and report on functional and regression testing.
• Record, manage, and retest defects using JIRA.

Skills

Testing React front-end applications

Testing Node.js back-end applications

AWS cloud-native applications

Automated UI testing with Playwright

API automation

Microservices architecture

Tools

Playwright

JIRA

Job description

Job Description

About Scrumconnect

Scrumconnect delivers innovative digital solutions that help organisations modernise services, improve user experiences, and accelerate transformation through agile delivery and engineering excellence.

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Test Engineer to join our agile delivery team, ensuring the quality, accessibility, and reliability of modern digital services. You'll work across React front-end applications, Node.js back-end services, and AWS cloud infrastructure, contributing to the delivery of secure, scalable, and user-centred solutions.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing test strategies, developing automated UI and API tests, and working within Agile teams to deliver high-quality software across complex, cloud-native architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, document, and maintain comprehensive Test Approaches and Test Plans.
• Estimate testing effort for user stories and features during sprint planning.
• Apply industry-standard testing methodologies and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Plan, prepare, execute, and report on functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Develop and maintain automated UI tests using Playwright with TypeScript.
• Build and execute automated API tests using Playwright API Testing and/or RestAssured.
• Create and maintain WireMock stubs and mock data to enable isolated service testing.
• Test applications built using React, Node.js, AWS services, microservices, Lambda functions, and event-driven architectures using Kafka.
• Validate ETL processes and integrations with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions where required.
• Ensure all applications meet WCAG 2.2 AAA accessibility standards.
• Record, manage, and retest defects using JIRA, ensuring accurate reporting throughout delivery.
• Track testing progress and provide updates into sprint and programme reporting.
• Collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Product Owners as part of an Agile Scrum team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer or QA Engineer within Agile software delivery teams.
• Strong experience testing React front-end and Node.js back-end applications.
• Experience testing cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Hands‑on experience with Playwright using TypeScript for UI automation.
• Experience with API automation using Playwright API Testing and/or RestAssured.
• Experience creating and maintaining WireMock stubs.
• Strong understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures, including Apache Kafka.
• Experience testing REST APIs, integrations, and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of ETL testing and integration with RPA solutions.
• Experience using JIRA for defect management and test execution tracking.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, test planning, and defect lifecycle management.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience testing AWS Lambda functions and serverless applications.
• Knowledge of accessibility testing tools and standards, particularly WCAG 2.2 AAA.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated test integration.
• Experience testing microsites or UI fragment-based architectures.
• Familiarity with performance or non‑functional testing.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful digital transformation programmes.
• Collaborative Agile environment with multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Flexible and supportive working culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect, we believe that diverse teams build better digital services. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process for all candidates.