Senior Software Test Engineer

Senior Software Test Engineer – Hybrid (1 Day per Week in Cambridge)
Salary: £50,000–£70,000 (depending on experience)
Are you passionate about quality and enjoy being a trusted voice for software testing across an organisation? Do you value collaboration, thoughtful problem-solving, and the opportunity to make a real impact?
We’re supporting a purpose-driven organisation working in the clinical trials space as they look for a Senior Software Test Engineer to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of quality assurance while working closely with others to build reliable, meaningful technology.
In this role, you’ll lead testing and validation efforts across a modern tech stack—Python on the backend, Next.js on the frontend, and an AWS infrastructure managed with Terraform and EKS. Your insight and expertise will play a key role in shaping how quality is embedded into every stage of the development process.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Designing and maintaining thoughtful, effective testing strategies across the full software stack, including unit, integration, end-to-end, and regression tests.
Supporting the team in ensuring comprehensive test coverage across all critical areas—functionality, performance, security, and compliance.
Taking ownership of test execution, from identifying and documenting issues to working collaboratively on resolutions.
Contributing to design and code reviews to ensure software is built with clarity and testability in mind.
Sharing your ideas to continuously improve quality processes and promote best practices across the team.
Staying informed on the latest testing tools and approaches, and bringing those insights into your day-to-day work.About You:
You bring 3+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or validation—ideally within SaaS or a regulated environment.
You’re confident with testing tools like Pytest, Playwright, or Selenium, and comfortable working with CI/CD systems like GitLab.
You have a structured, thoughtful approach to problem-solving and enjoy finding clear, effective solutions.
You’re a strong communicator who enjoys working closely with others to build shared understanding and achieve great outcomes.
This is a hybrid role with 1 in-office day per week in Cambridge, offering flexibility and support to help you do your best work.
If you're looking for a role where your voice matters and where you can make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you