In this role you will design, build, and maintain automated tests to ensure high-quality software across web apps, APIs, and backend systems. You will work closely with Developers, Product stakeholders, and DevOps to embed quality throughout the SDLC and support continuous delivery. You’ll shape testing standards in an Agile environment and help grow our automation capability to improve test coverage and release confidence. This is a hands-on position with a strong emphasis on Playwright-based automation and solid manual testing skills.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated UI and API tests using Playwright with Page Object Model principles
Conduct exploratory, functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing across web apps, APIs, and backend services
Create and maintain test cases, test scenarios, test plans, and test data for manual and automated testing
Perform API testing using Postman, Playwright, or similar tools to ensure functionality and data integrity
Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback
Manage automation code via GitHub and adopt source control best practices in collaborative workflows
Identify, document, prioritise, and retest defects with close collaboration with development teams
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, refinement, and reviews
Promote a quality-first mindset and continuously improve testing processes, tools, and standards
Key requirements
Minimum 5 years of commercial software testing in Agile environments
Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript for automation
Experience with Page Object Model or similar design patterns
Solid manual testing across web apps, APIs, backend systems, and end-to-end processes
Experience testing RESTful APIs with Postman or similar
SQL knowledge for data validation and investigation
GitHub or other Git-based version control
Experience with CI/CD and continuous testing
Understanding of SDLC and STLC
ISTQB Foundation or equivalent
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Self-motivated, able to manage priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Collaborative team player with proactive quality assurance mindset
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