Role & seniority

Location & work type

Stack / tools

Web apps and APIs; manual and automated testing
API tools: Postman, Pytest
Automation frameworks: Playwright, Cypress (plus Selenium/Robot Framework as nice-to-have)
CI/CD pipelines, Git, JIRA, test result reporting

Top 3 responsibilities

Own and drive end-to-end QA strategy for an asset/product, collaborating with a 3–5 developer team
Design comprehensive test plans, test cases, and data for functional and non-functional requirements; develop and maintain automated test suites for API, integration, and regression
Integrate testing into CI/CD, ensure releases pass quality gates; track, report, and prioritize defects; mentor others in QA practices and root cause analysis

Must-have skills

Nice-to-have skills

End-to-end automation frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Robot Framework)
Performance (JMeter, k6) and security testing (OWASP, Burp Suite)
Microservice architectures and 12-Factor App patterns
Experience mentoring junior QA engineer

Full Description

Job Title: Software Tester

Location: London, UK (Remote)

Job Type: Full-time contract, 12 Months

Own and drive the end-to-end QA strategy for an asset or product, working closely with a team of 3–5 developers.
Design comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test data covering both functional and non-functional requirements.
Perform manual testing to validate user workflows, edge cases, and UI behavior across web and API layers.
Develop and maintain automated test suites for API, integration, and regression testing using modern frameworks (e.g., Postman, Pytest, Playwright, Cypress, or similar).
Collaborate with developers to ensure high code quality, early defect detection, and continuous delivery.
Integrate testing processes within CI/CD pipelines and ensure all releases meet defined quality gates before deployment.
Track, report, and prioritize defects using standard tools (e.g., JIRA) and continuously improve QA processes.
Champion a quality-first mindset across the team — mentoring others in testing best practices and root cause analysis

Hands-on experience in manual and automated testing for web applications and APIs.
Strong understanding of test design techniques, SDLC/STLC, and defect management processes.
Proficiency in API testing tools (Postman, Pytest).
Ability to independently define and execute a QA roadmap for a product or microservice ecosystem.
Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and test result reporting.
Excellent analytical, debugging, and documentation skills.

Experience with end-to-end test automation frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, or Robot Framework).
Exposure to performance testing (JMeter, k6) and security testing (OWASP, Burp Suite).
Understanding of microservice architectures and 12-Factor App deployment patterns to tailor QA strategies accordingly.
Experience mentoring junior QA engineers or setting up QA practices for new assets.