
Senior Test Engineer
Vintage Cash Cow
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Leeds • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Design, build, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright and C#.
- Test front-end web applications across our brand portfolio, ensuring consistent quality and user experience.
- Own the test automation framework end-to-end: from strategy and implementation to CI/CD integration.
- Write clean, maintainable test code following best practices and modern patterns.
- Plan and execute manual testing for new features, regression, and exploratory testing.
- Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and defect reports with clear documentation.
- Work closely with developers to identify root causes and verify fixes.
- Partner with product managers and developers to understand requirements and define acceptance criteria.
- Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives as a quality advocate.
- Provide clear release readiness assessments and risk analysis.
- Manage and mentor junior testers, supporting their growth in both manual and automation skills.
- Conduct test reviews and pair-testing sessions to share knowledge and improve quality.
- Stay current with testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies, recommending improvements.
Requirements
- Strong experience in software testing, with a proven track record in both manual and automated testing.
- Proficient with Playwright for end-to-end test automation, with experience designing and maintaining test frameworks.
- Proficiency in C# for writing automated tests and test utilities.
- Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for effective UI testing.
- Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, or similar).
- Familiarity with SQL for data validation and test setup.
- Knowledge of Agile practices, Git, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
- Proficient with test management tools (Azure Test Plans, TestRail, or similar), including test planning, execution tracking, and reporting.
- Experience with performance testing tools (k6, JMeter, or similar) to identify bottlenecks and ensure system reliability.
- Understanding of accessibility testing principles and tools to ensure inclusive user experiences
- A quality mindset: attention to detail, curiosity, and a passion for delivering excellent user experiences.
- Experience managing or mentoring junior testers, with a passion for developing others.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
automated testingmanual testingPlaywrightC#HTMLCSSJavaScriptAPI testingSQLperformance testing
Soft Skills
attention to detailcuriositypassion for user experiencementoringcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingquality advocacyrisk analysisstrategic planning