Software Engineer in Test

Manchester Source: WhatJobs

£55,000–£75,000

Join one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the UK, headquartered in Manchester, as a SDET. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves building robust test automation, partnering closely with engineers, and pushing quality upstream in a modern product environment.

You’ll work with Playwright to create scalable, reliable automated testing, and you’ll be encouraged to use AI tooling (including Claude) to accelerate test creation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in collaborative teams and enjoy pairing with engineers to solve real product problems, this role will suit you

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and end-to-end test suites using Playwright
Partner closely with software engineers through regular pairing to embed quality throughout the SDLC
Contribute to improving CI pipelines and test execution reliability (speed, stability, reporting)
Identify risk areas, define test strategy, and help shape quality standards across the product
Use AI tools (e.g., Claude) to support test design, automation efficiency, and problem-solving
Analyse test results, troubleshoot failures, and drive root-cause fixes with engineering teams
Champion best practices in test automation, maintainability, and continuous improvement

Requirements

Must have a developer/engineer background (this is essential for consideration)
Proven experience as an SDET or in a software engineering role with strong test automation ownership
Strong hands-on Playwright experience (end-to-end UI automation)
Comfortable pairing with engineers and working in a highly collaborative environment Experience using AI tools such as Claude (or similar) to improve productivity and quality out
comes
Strong understanding of modern engineering practices (CI/CD, code reviews, agile delivery)
A proactive mindset: you spot issues early, propose solutions, and drive change

If you’re an SDET with a genuine engineering background and strong Playwright experience, and you want to help shape quality in a fast-scaling SaaS environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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