Salary: £115,000 - 115,000 per year
Requirements:
- Proven experience in Quality Engineering and software testing.
- Strong understanding of automated testing principles and frameworks.
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency with Git and GitLab.
- Knowledge of Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience coaching and mentoring team members.
- Quality-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional delivery teams.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret Java unit tests (e.g. JUnit) written by developers to support test analysis and defect investigation.
- Experience designing and developing automated end-to-end and system tests using Playwright with Java.
- Strong capability in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts in Java across UI testing, API testing, and system-level testing.
- Experience with JUnit, Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, Gatling, OWASP ZAP, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, WCAG standards, WAVE, and Axe is advantageous.
Responsibilities:
- Join the CoreMod Programme, a major transformation initiative focused on modernising HMRCs tax administration systems.
- Work within agile Scrum teams of 4-8 engineers, delivering high-quality solutions through two-week sprint cycles.
- Design, build and implement automated testing solutions from the ground up.
- Develop and execute test strategies using TDD, BDD and risk-based testing approaches.
- Champion shift-left testing practices and support CI/CD pipeline integration.
- Coach and mentor development teams on Quality Engineering best practices.
- Perform testing across all levels, including unit testing, system testing, integration testing and non-functional testing.
- Analyse business requirements and translate them into effective test approaches.
- Create, manage and maintain test data and testing artefacts.
- Collaborate closely with developers through pair programming and agile delivery practices.
- Support defect analysis, root cause investigation and quality improvement initiatives.
Technologies:
- API
- AWS
- CI/CD
- Cucumber
- Docker
- Git
- GitLab
- Support
- JUnit
- Java
- Kubernetes
- OWASP
- Playwright
- Selenium
- TDD
- UX UI Design
- Cloud
- ASP.NET
- Backend
- Frontend
- JSON
- JavaScript
- MongoDB
- Oracle
- RabbitMQ
- React
- Security
- Spring
More:
We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our CoreMod Programme, a major transformation initiative focused on modernising HMRCs tax administration systems. This is a 6-month contract role, inside IR35, paying £460 per day, with at least two days per month in Telford. We offer the opportunity to work in a diverse and modern technology landscape within agile Scrum teams of 4-8 engineers, with a strong focus on automation, continuous improvement, and embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
last updated 40 week of 2026
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Quality Engineer - Telford employer: TXP
At TXP, we are committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive work environment where our employees can thrive. As a Senior Data Business Analyst in Birmingham, you will not only engage in meaningful projects within the pensions and insurance sectors but also benefit from our strong focus on professional development and social responsibility. Join us to be part of a team that values diversity, fosters growth, and makes a positive impact in the community.
