Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by Brio Digital

£500 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Software Test Engineer involves joining a high-profile digital programme in the public sector, specifically within the NHS. The position requires collaboration with Agile teams to ensure quality through various testing methodologies, including frontend, API, and database testing. Candidates must have a strong background in testing and familiarity with healthcare standards, particularly FHIR APIs. This is a contract position with a focus on defect management and supporting BDD practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Champion shift-left testing, actively participating in 3 Amigos and static requirement reviews.
  • Take full ownership of defect management and the testing backlog.
  • Collaborate with Dev/Delivery/Product to manage workload and priorities.
  • Conduct frontend web application testing, including cross-browser and accessibility testing, aligned with NHS service design guidelines.
  • Execute API testing with Postman (Collections provided).
  • Perform database testing (SQL Server).
  • Test and validate FHIR APIs.
  • Support BDD practices, contributing to the creation and maintenance of automated test cases.
  • Work within Azure DevOps for test management, pipelines, and backlog tracking.
  • Manage and contribute to CI/CD pipelines in Azure.
  • Own release creation and test environment management, ensuring smooth handover to Solutions Assurance and Clinical teams.

Key Skills:

  • Proven track record as a Senior Tester / Agile Tester.
  • Strong background in frontend, API, and database testing.
  • Familiarity with FHIR APIs and healthcare standards.
  • Experience with BDD and test automation practices.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Solid understanding of NHS accessibility and service design guidelines.
  • Knowledge of .NET and TypeScript is advantageous.

Salary (Rate): £500/day

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

2x Manual Test engineers

Location: Leeds

1-2x/week

Rate: £450-£500/day

Inside IR35

Duration: 6 months to begin with

***NHS Experience Is Essential***

We’re looking for a couple Senior Tester to join a high-profile digital programme in the public sector. You’ll be embedded in an Agile delivery team , working closely with Developers, Product Owners, and Delivery Leads to ensure quality is built in from day one.

Key Responsibilities

  • Champion shift-left testing , actively participating in 3 Amigos and static requirement reviews.
  • Take full ownership of defect management and the testing backlog .
  • Collaborate with Dev/Delivery/Product to manage workload and priorities.
  • Conduct frontend web application testing , including cross-browser and accessibility testing , aligned with NHS service design guidelines .
  • Execute API testing with Postman (Collections provided).
  • Perform database testing (SQL Server).
  • Test and validate FHIR APIs .
  • Support BDD practices , contributing to the creation and maintenance of automated test cases.
  • Work within Azure DevOps for test management, pipelines, and backlog tracking.
  • Manage and contribute to CI/CD pipelines in Azure .
  • Own release creation and test environment management , ensuring smooth handover to Solutions Assurance and Clinical teams .

Skills & Experience

  • Proven track record as a Senior Tester / Agile Tester .
  • Strong background in frontend, API, and database testing .
  • Familiarity with FHIR APIs and healthcare standards.
  • Experience with BDD and test automation practices.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines .
  • Solid understanding of NHS accessibility and service design guidelines .
  • Knowledge of .NET and TypeScript is advantageous.

Apply now or email dom@briodigital.io for more information.