Test Engineer, Cambridge

Do you have a keen eye for detail and experience in system migrations? We are seeking a Test Engineer to support a critical upgrade project—having experience in API testing and working with third-party vendor systems would be a great advantage. We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract to support the functional testing of a key system upgrade and migration project. The role will focus on ensuring the quality and stability of an upgraded membership management system, which integrates with various other platforms via APIs. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented Test Engineer with strong functional testing and API testing skills. A basic understanding of test automation would be a plus but is not a core requirement.

At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role. In this role it is expected that you will attend the office one day per week. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional testing of the upgraded system.
• Perform API testing to ensure seamless integration between the upgraded system and other platforms.
• Identify, document, and track defects, collaborating with internal teams and third-party vendors for resolution.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure system stability after upgrades and changes.
• Work closely with Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, Developers, and Project Managers to clarify requirements and expected system behaviour.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by providing test scenarios, assisting stakeholders in validating the system, and actively running and managing the UAT process, including executing tests themselves.
• Provide insights into test automation opportunities, though the primary focus remains on manual testing.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in functional testing for system upgrades, migrations, or similar transformation projects.
• Proficiency in API testing (e.g., using Postman, SoapUI, or similar tools).
• Experience working with third-party vendor-managed systems and understanding integration challenges.
• Strong defect management and reporting skills, using tools like JIRA or similar.
• Experience in test planning, test execution, and documenting test results.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (in no more than 500 words) telling us about your relevant knowledge, skills and competencies and why you are applying for this role.

About the RSC

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is the world’s leading chemistry community, advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. The UK’s professional body for chemical scientists with over 60,000 members worldwide, we are a £50m-turnover not-for-profit organisation with 600 staff operating around the world and an award-winning global knowledge business. For 175 years we have promoted, supported, and celebrated chemistry. We work to shape the future of the chemical sciences – for the benefit of science and humanity.

At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@rsc.org or on +44 (0) 1223 432229 and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.