Test Engineer

Infinity Tracking Limited.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Test Engineer to work in a hybrid role. This position involves both manual and automated testing, collaborating closely with Agile teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in testing, with proficiency in automation tools such as Cypress and Playwright. The role emphasizes quality assurance in a dynamic work environment with flexible hours and benefits including 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

4.5 day working week

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance (4x Salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Tech Scheme Loan

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a testing role with both manual and automation experience.
• Hands-on experience with Test Automation tools (Cypress and Playwright preferred).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Agile teams to define acceptance criteria and ensure test coverage.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

Job description

Salary: 35k-45k - Dependent on Experience

Location: Flexible: Manchester/Reigate/Hybrid

Job type: Full time

Working Pattern: 2 days per week onsite |4.5 day working week (Half day Fridays)

About Us

Infinity is a market-leading advanced analytics and call-tracking service working with some of the world’s most well-known brands. As a company, we’re ever evolving, using cutting-edge tech and a drive for success to see us through. Our growth is exponential, with annual revenue of (£)18m+. Our mission is clear, to become the best call-tracking provider in the world. There’s never been a better time to join Infinity.

About the job

The Test Engineer role here at Infinity is intended to combine manual and automated testing responsibilities. The individual who fills this role will work closely with Agile sprint teams, supporting all testing requirements throughout the development lifecycle, from Product Refinement sessions, to testing User Acceptance Testing.

The Test team work on creating a test automation framework for utilisation in continued development processes, maintaining comprehensive coverage of high-priority aspects of the system architecture, so experience with modern test software is highly desirable.

About You

• You enjoy working in an Agile environment and actively participate in backlog refinements, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and demos.
• You are a proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail and a focus on delivering quality.
• You are comfortable working across both manual and automated testing disciplines.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and can adapt to changing priorities.
• You are keen to learn new tools and technologies.

• You have a passion for improving processes and contributing to team success.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Agile teams to define acceptance criteria, refine user stories, and ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications, APIs, and microservices using modern tools (Cypress, Playwright).
• Perform exploratory and manual testing where automation is not feasible, ensuring usability and functional quality.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing and rapid feedback loops.
• Monitor and analyse test results, providing actionable insights to developers and stakeholders.
• Drive quality practices such as shift-left testing, test-driven development (TDD), and behaviour-driven development (BDD) where applicable.
• Contribute to performance, security, and accessibility testing, ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.
• Maintain test environments and data, ensuring consistency and reliability across test runs.
• Champion quality culture by mentoring team members, sharing best practices, and advocating for automation-first strategies.
• Participate in root cause analysis for defects and collaborate on preventive measures.
• Stay current with emerging tools and technologies, recommending improvements to enhance test efficiency and coverage.
• Assist the Head of Test where necessary, providing support on strategic initiatives, reporting, and quality improvements.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years in a testing role with both manual and automation experience.
• Hands-on experience with Test Automation tools (Cypress and Playwright preferred).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred).
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman).
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• A desire to develop your own personal skills and continuously improve your capabilities.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with cloud-based services (AWS preferred).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and test integration.
• Familiarity with performance and security testing.
• Understanding of PCI compliance, ISO 27001, and GDPR practices.

Benefits you can enjoy

• 4.5 day working week (Half day every Friday- 1pm finish)
• 25 days holiday (with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year)
• Private single medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance (4x Salary)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Tech Scheme Loan (of up to £2,000 per year)
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Dedicated annual company and team social budget

At infinity, our aim is to be the best call tracking provider in the world and to do that we welcome our employees with open arms and create an environment where you can bring your best self, every day! We're an equal opportunities employer. That means we'll never discriminate based on race, religion, origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, social economics status or disability status. In fact, our recruitment process is completely anonymised, and we don't see any of your personal details when we review your application.

At Infinity, we don't treat our hiring process as a box ticking exercise and we're just as interested in team fit as we are technical fit. So, even if you don't meet all the requirements listed in one of our vacancies, get in touch with us anyway because we'd love to hear from you