Senior Quality Engineer

We're looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join a long-term project for a leading UK company in the Media & Advertising sector. You'll play a key role in ensuring software quality through automated testing, working closely with development teams in a modern Agile environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QA professional with strong Java-based test automation skills who is interested in expanding into UI automation using Playwright and contributing to a quality-first engineering culture.

📍 Remote | UK-based Client (Media & Advertising)
🚀 Start: ASAP
📅 Project until the end of 2026 with possible extension

Tech Stack:

Java, JavaScript, Playwright, BDD, Test Automation Frameworks, Test Execution & Logging Tools, CI/CD, Agile

Your Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions for backend services
• Create and execute automated test scenarios using Java-based frameworks
• Collaborate closely with developers, Technical Leads, and Product teams to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Support and promote a Shift Left testing approach
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and proactively drive quality improvements
• Contribute to UI test automation initiatives using Playwright (TypeScript)
• Participate in test planning, execution, reporting, and continuous improvement activities

Requirements

Must Have:

• Strong commercial experience in test automation
• Hands-on experience with Java for automated testing
• Experience working with BDD methodologies and frameworks
• Knowledge of testing techniques and software quality assurance best practices
• Experience with test execution, reporting, and logging tools
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working in Agile environments
• English at a minimum B2 level (full professional proficiency)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Playwright and TypeScript
• Knowledge of JavaScript
• Experience testing distributed systems, APIs, or microservices
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working in cloud-based environments

What We Offer

• Competitive B2B rate
• Flexible payment options tailored to your preferences
• Short 14-day invoice payment term
• Comprehensive private healthcare package
• Access to the MyBenefit cafeteria platform, including Multisport cards and prepaid gift cards for brands such as Ikea, Zalando, Notino, and many more