Job Description

We are heycar

Since August 2019, we've been making it easier for customers to find the right vehicle, and for automotive retailers to sell them.



More recently, we've been on a journey...



In June 2025 we were acquired by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS UK) and our mission is simple: build the right tech solutions for Volkswagen Group UK and its retailers, so they can deliver the best possible experiences to their customers.



We're a mix of problem-solvers, innovators, and team players who care about doing great work and making a difference. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. We deliver impactful solutions at pace that put the customer at the centre.



If you're looking for a meaningful challenge, and want to help shape the future of automotive experiences, then read on...

About the role :

As a QA Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software. You'll take ownership of quality across the development lifecycle, combining test automation with hands-on verification to deliver a seamless user experience.



You'll be responsible for expanding and maintaining our automation frameworks while also performing manual validation when necessary to catch edge cases that automation might miss. Beyond just testing, you'll act as a quality advocate--collaborating with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify risks, improve test strategies, and tackle quality challenges across teams.

What you'll do:

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using

Playwright

. Perform

manual testing

with a strong analytical approach to identify edge cases and potential issues. Maintain quality across

multiple markets

Conduct

API testing

to ensure robust and reliable integration between services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and DevOps, to understand requirements and provide quality assurance feedback. Conduct

mobile testing

to guarantee seamless user experiences across devices. Report defects clearly and concisely, track issues through to resolution, and participate in retrospective reviews for continuous improvement. Maintain and enhance test documentation, including test cases, test plans, and bug reports.

What you'll need:

Experience with

Playwright

for automation testing. Strong

manual testing

skills with an analytical mindset and attention to detail. Experience in

API testing

, including tools like Postman or similar. Familiarity with

GitHub Actions

or other CI/CD tools for test integration and deployment pipelines. Some experience in

Typescript

or

Python

. A positive

can-do attitude

with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills to articulate issues and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Mobile testing experience across iOS and Android platforms - Desired Familiarity with other test automation tools and frameworks - Desired. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile environment - Desired.

What we'll give you:

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary + performance based bonus

Holidays:

We want you to relax, you'll have 28 days off (plus bank holidays) throughout the year. We also give you an extra day off to enjoy your birthday!

Benefits + Perks:

With private medical insurance, learning and development opportunities and mental health support we'll give you the extra boost.

Hybrid Working:

We have a flexible working culture here at heycar. With hybrid working in our offices in Holborn (London) and working from home days.

Feedback:

You'll be joining more than just another scale up - our team are at the heart of everything we do; here we don't leave things unsaid, we encourage honest feedback.

A Challenge:

Fast paced but not fraught. So we need you to keep up, push back and question where you see fit.

Fun:

We provide a fully stocked kitchen and bar, an awesome office environment and epic socials.




If you're ready to work with a creative, high-performing group of people we want to hear from you.

Please apply directly to this role

.

Contact

: Reece Jagger for more details.