Quality Engineer

TL;DR

Quality Engineer (QA Testing): Ensuring high-quality software delivery by designing and implementing automated tests and embedding quality from the start in a hybrid work environment. Focus on test automation, BDD frameworks, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and coaching junior engineers.

Location: Hybrid with at least 40% presence in Manchester office, United Kingdom

Salary: £47,790 - £53,100

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial institution undergoing a digital transformation focused on innovation, diversity, and inclusion.

What you will do

• Design and create automated tests using tools like Playwright.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, Engineers, and DevOps in cross-functional teams.
• Embed quality early in the development lifecycle using BDD and Cucumber frameworks.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and partner resources.
• Participate in Communities of Practice and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Location: Must be able to work hybrid with regular presence in Manchester office, UK
• Experience with test automation tools such as Playwright or equivalents.
• Knowledge of BDD frameworks, Cucumber, and Gherkin scripting.
• Programming skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn.

Nice to have

• Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub, Jenkins, Harness.
• Agile methodology experience.
• Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence.
• UFT automation experience.
• Core banking and end-user banking application knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with supportive initiatives.
• Reasonable workplace adjustments and Disability Confident Leader status.
• Generous pension contributions up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.