Hybrid Test Engineer: Playwright, AWS & CI/CD Expert

Job Description

Role: Test Engineer (Hybrid)

Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham – 60% Per Week in these locations.

Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for BPSS Clearance

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Test Engineer to join our growing delivery team. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of modern web applications across a cutting‑edge tech stack.

This role requires hands‑on expertise in automated testing, strong collaboration with development teams, and experience working across cloud‑native environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated and manual test cases for web applications
• Build and maintain robust test automation frameworks, particularly using Playwright (essential)
• Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC
• Perform front-end and back-end testing across Node.js and Spring Boot applications
• Validate data integrity and application performance involving MongoDB
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
• Execute testing in AWS‑based environments, ensuring scalability and reliability
• Identify, log, and track defects, ensuring timely resolution
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and best practices

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience as a Test Engineer / QA Engineer
• Proven expertise with Playwright (MANDATORY)
• Experience testing Node.js front-end applications
• Familiarity with Spring Boot back-end systems
• Hands‑on experience with MongoDB
• Experience working with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to AWS cloud environments
• Solid understanding of API testing and integration testing
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Working Arrangement

• Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham – 60% Per Week in these locations.
• Exclusions: Sheffield and Caxton House, London

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