Senior Test Engineer
DRPGKidderminster, GB; London, GB; Manchester, GB
Posted March 31, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
We’re one of the most unexpectedly all-round capable communications agencies that’s been on the go for years.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join a small, high-performing test team supporting product engineering, enterprise platform delivery, and client services through a strongly Lean software development approach. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining automated test coverage across UI, API, and integration layers, and working closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to shape testable requirements and improve delivery outcomes.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, with clear senior-level experience in test automation
- Strong hands-on experience designing and maintaining automation across UI, API, and integration layers
- Experience with regression automation in fast-moving delivery environments
- Strong experience testing web applications, enterprise SaaS products, and client-facing digital platforms
- Practical experience of non-functional testing, with particular strength in performance automation
- Experience with Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium
- Experience with Postman and REST Assured
- Strong working knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript, plus experience with Java and Python
- Experience working with GitLab CI in support of delivery and release quality
- Strong understanding of risk-based testing, test design, and modern quality engineering practices
- Practical security testing awareness, including OWASP Top 10 and light-weight threat modelling
- Practical accessibility testing experience, including working against WCAG standards
- Experience using coding agents and AI-assisted workflows in day-to-day engineering delivery
- Ability to work effectively in an AI-enabled environment, using these tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality, traceability, and sound technical judgement
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering, product, and design disciplines
- Extensive experience working in agile delivery environments, with a strong practical understanding of how agile ways of working help teams deliver on time, on scope, and on budget
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Equal opportunities employer
- Support for Armed Forces veterans and Reservists
