Senior QA Tester (Playwright)

TL;DR

Senior QA Tester (Playwright): Delivering high-quality software and systems with an accent on manual testing and the transition to automation. Focus on designing comprehensive test suites, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and validating accessibility standards.

Location: Hybrid (Leeds, UK) - 1 day per week in office

Company

A growing organisation seeking to mature its quality function and software delivery standards.

What you will do

• Design, execute, and maintain manual test cases based on requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and accessibility testing (WCAG).
• Log and track defects, collaborating with stakeholders to confirm resolution.
• Contribute to the development of automation frameworks and reusable test suites.
• Support the integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Promote effective testing practices and help evolve quality processes across the organisation.

Requirements

• Active SC clearance or higher is mandatory.
• Extensive experience in manual test case design and execution.
• Proficiency in System Testing, SIT, and UAT, including validation of end-to-end behavior in operational scenarios.
• Experience writing or maintaining automated tests using Playwright.
• Experience using Postman for API testing.
• ISTQB Foundation (CTFL) certification is essential.

Nice to have

• ISTQB Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) certification.
• Deep understanding of accessibility principles and validation techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and maturing the wider quality function.
• Contract role with a strong chance of extension.
• Competitive day rate (Outside IR35).
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement with minimal office presence.