Software Testing Engineer

Job description

Software Testing Engineer (Active DV Clearance) - Manchester hybrid - £40,000 - £90,000 + Benefits

Opus is partnering with an specialist Technology organisation operating within a secure and highly technical domain. We’re looking for a Test Engineer who’s passionate about quality, curious about how complex systems behave, and comfortable working closely with engineers across the full development lifecycle.

This is a great opportunity for someone who values strong testing fundamentals, enjoys problem‑solving, and wants to help shape modern testing practices in a fast‑moving, engineering‑led environment.

What You’ll Do

• Design and execute manual and automated tests across complex, multi‑component systems
• Build, maintain, and evolve test frameworks and automation suites
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover risks, edge cases, and unexpected behaviours
• Collaborate with software and platform engineers to improve testability and embed quality into delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing approaches, tooling, and processes

Technical Skills

• Programming or scripting with Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• Testing modern web applications (Angular, React, Vue)
• Automated testing tools such as Robot Framework, Cypress, or Cucumber
• Creating or extending test frameworks
• Exploratory and risk‑based testing techniques
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
• Exposure to modern stacks such as MERN, Elasticsearch, or Neo4J

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English