Job Description

We're looking for a methodical and quality-driven Software Development Engineer in Test to help us deliver high standards across our Laravel-based platform. You'll join a small, focused team working in a modern development environment--contributing to both automated and manual testing efforts across a range of business-critical features and services.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in catching the edge cases, thrives on improving test coverage, and understands how solid QA contributes to a stable product and faster delivery. You'll be expected to help shape and maintain test suites, support continuous integration, and work closely with developers and DevOps to ensure a consistent and reliable release process.

We're looking for someone who can bring structure and confidence to our QA efforts, but who's also flexible and collaborative in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute both manual and automated test strategies across backend, frontend, API, and job queues. Review and refine existing tests, addressing gaps or incomplete scenarios. Ensure test environments are dependable and data-handling is consistent. Extend automated suites to cover key functionality and edge cases. Evolve existing CI processes to incorporate comprehensive testing and quality checks. Develop and troubleshoot automation scripts to improve test reliability. Maintain an ongoing log of technical risks or areas needing attention, collaborating on resolutions. Support less experienced QA team members in adopting best testing practices. Champion consistency in development and deployment environments.
Essential Requirements and Skills

Strong grounding in manual and automated testing practices across both backend and frontend systems. Practical experience working with modern PHP frameworks, ideally within a structured test suite environment. Good understanding of CI/CD workflows, with confidence operating in environments where quality gates are enforced automatically. Familiarity with database validation techniques and using test data effectively to simulate real-world scenarios. Proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work independently and surface risks early. Excellent communication skills, with a focus on clear documentation and constructive collaboration across functions. Comfortable working in fast-paced, Agile environments and adapting test approaches to evolving priorities.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Wallsend NE28: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person