Junior Software Tester - Automation

Do you have experience in automation testing with Playwright, passionate about building scalable test frameworks, and confident working in an Agile SCRUM environment? If you're ready to take ownership of test design, execution, and continuous quality improvement, this role offers the chance to make a real technical impact within a collaborative, high-performing team.

We are now looking for a Junior Software Test Engineer (Automation) to join our dynamic and collaborative in house technology team. Working alongside enterprise architects, developers, and engineers, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our next generation systems, built on a modern microservices architecture.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and execute automated test solutions to ensure system quality and performance
• Build and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Playwright
• Execute system, functional, and regression testing across internal and third party systems
• Analyse results to identify defects and performance issues, driving continuous improvement
• Work within Agile SCRUM teams, participating in sprint planning, stand ups, and refinement sessions
• Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to deliver customer centric digital solutions
• Report progress, risks, and blockers to the Software Test Lead

The ideal candidate would present all the skills to quickly integrate into our testing stack and development team, however, Onebright will consider testers with core skills/attributes and further training in automation testing will be provided regardless of experience.

Please note this is a Hybrid role based in York at least 2 days a week.

• Must have skills:
• Proven experience in manual testing (2+ years preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Annual leave is 26 days + All Bank Holidays
• Additional Annual holiday for every year you are with us after 2 years service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Private Company Pension
• Rewards Gateway accessing Onebright discounted services and offers.
• Technology package supplied to support you at home.
• Holiday Purchase Policy

• Onebright is committed to delivering in line with 'safer recruitment' principles and therefore the successful candidate will be required to undertake a credit check and a DBS check (Enhanced or Standard) with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), the cost of which will be met by Onebright.
• Onebright is committed to adhering to the Equality Act 2010 and provides equal opportunities to all applicants, staff and clients. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you might need in the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will organise appropriate support.
• Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and we will seek to complete a Right To Work check for all candidates.