Software Engineer In Test

October 17, 2026

Hybrid

Junior

Cambridge

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Mandatory office attendance
2 days per week

Description

A Software Engineer in Test role focused on building scalable test solutions rather than traditional QA. The engineer partners with developers and product teams to embed quality from the very start, designing systems and frameworks and influencing how software is built, tested and released. The position is hybrid with two days per week in the Cambridge office.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks across API, UI, integration, and regression layers
Develop scalable, reliable automated test suites integrated into CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with engineers to implement shift-left testing practices and improve overall code quality
Identify, document, and track defects with clear, reproducible steps and technical insight
Analyse test results and failures, providing meaningful, actionable feedback to engineering teams
Contribute to test strategy including test data management and environment optimisation
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support performance, load, and security testing where required

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with automation tools such as Cypress, Playwright, pytest, or similar
Proficiency in at least one language: Python, JavaScript / TypeScript, or Rust
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
Solid understanding of testing methodologies, test levels, and best practices
Experience testing APIs using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerised environments (desirable)
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
A collaborative, team-first mindset with a passion for improving engineering quality

Conditions

Hybrid work with 2 days per week in the Cambridge office
Opportunity to shape testing strategy and tooling across a growing engineering organisation
Collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement
Exposure to modern technologies, tooling, and scalable systems
Culture that values innovation, ownership, and quality
Full-time employment