Senior Test Engineer - Contract

MCS Group is working with a major innovator in sustainable technology and Greentech, who are looking for a Senior Software Tester to join their team on a 6-month contract basis. This is a hybrid role, requiring three days per week in their Belfast office. This Senior Software Tester will bring a blend of manual and automation testing experience, with solid Java, JavaScript and TypeScript skills. While the team is currently working with Playwright, they're happy to consider candidates with experience in Selenium, Cypress, or similar.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly collaborative and forward-thinking team, where your input will directly influence the direction of testing strategy, tooling, and quality assurance processes.

The Role:

Design, build and maintain robust test automation frameworks across both front-end and back-end systems

Carry out a mix of manual and automated testing across UI and APIs

Write and execute SQL queries for back-end validation

Work closely with developers to identify bugs and implement effective solutions

Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines and contribute to release processes

Participate in peer reviews and uphold best practices in software testing

Take ownership of test coverage and ensure the overall quality of the software product

Bring a forward-thinking approach, particularly around incorporating AI into testing frameworks

The Person

Proven experience in manual and automated testing across web and back-end applications

Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript and Typescript

Solid experience with UI testing (e.g. Playwright, Selenium, Cypress)

Experience in API testing

SQL proficiency - essential for database query and validation

Experience working in Agile teams and proficiency with Jira

Comfortable working independently and taking initiative, with good communication and problem-solving skills.

Duration: 6 Months
IR35: Inside
Location: Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site)
Day Rate: Competitive
Start Date: ASAP

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group

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