Software Test Engineer

Salary: £25,000 - 35,000 per year

Requirements

• We need a Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• We need ISTQB or equivalent certification.
• We need a minimum of 3 years experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• We need a solid understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks, with experience working in an Agile environment.
• We need proficiency with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Leapwork.
• We need experience testing APIs using tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• We need experience using performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
• We need excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a methodical, detail-oriented approach.
• We need strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams.
• We need the ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• We need demonstrated ownership and accountability for results.
• We value a passion for technology and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• We design and develop test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts based on product requirements.
• We execute manual and automated tests to identify software defects.
• We collaborate with developers and product teams to understand features and technical implementation.
• We report and track bugs using issue tracking tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira.
• We perform functional, regression, performance, and security testing as needed.
• We participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability.
• We continuously improve testing processes and tools.
• We ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices.
• We document and report test results clearly to test management and other Technology stakeholders, highlighting critical issues and actionable insights.
• We utilise automated testing tools and frameworks to increase test coverage and efficiency.
• We monitor and analyse key metrics and KPIs related to testing processes to drive continuous improvement.
• We stay abreast of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies to raise testing quality.
• We mentor and guide junior team members, fostering curiosity, high performance, and professional growth.

Technologies

• Azure
• DevOps
• ISTQB
• Support
• JIRA
• JMeter
• Matrix
• Playwright
• Postman
• REST
• Security
• Selenium
• Cloud
• API

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We are Matrix, and our purpose is to connect people to work. We support more than 4,000 customers across the UK with technology and services that help them recruit temporary and permanent talent, procure consultants and companies for projects, and manage screening and compliance. We have over 400 people on our team and offices in Milton Keynes and Basingstoke. This is a hybrid remote role based in Milton Keynes, with office attendance required one day a week. We offer a salary of up to £35,000 per year and a range of benefits including company pension, enhanced parental leave, private dental insurance, life insurance, sick pay, free parking, work from home, and more. We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive.

last updated 30 week of 2026