Software Development Engineer in Test – C#/Playwright/Cypress

You’ll be joining one of Manchester’s leading fintech companies. You’ll play a key role in shaping how software is tested, improving automation frameworks and making sure customers receive a reliable, high-quality platform. The business genuinely invests in its people and is a truly progressive employer. Whether you’re looking to deepen your automation expertise, work with modern testing tools or explore AI-assisted development, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow.

They’re also embracing the latest AI technologies, giving you the chance to work with tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor and Claude to improve productivity while continuing to apply strong engineering principles.

If you enjoy solving technical problems, building automation from the ground up and working closely with developers to improve software quality, this is a role where you’ll have real influence.

What you’ll be doing
No two days are exactly the same, but you’ll typically be:
• Designing, developing and maintaining automated test frameworks using C#.NET
• Building automated UI tests using Playwright or Cypress alongside xUnit
• Working closely with Engineering and Product teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle
• Integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to deliver fast, reliable feedback
• Reviewing automated test code and promoting best practices across the team
• Investigating defects, identifying root causes and supporting their resolution
• Continuously improving test frameworks, automation coverage and QA processes
• Using AI-assisted development tools to improve testing efficiency while maintaining high engineering standards

The tech you’ll be working with

C# .NET | xUnit | Playwright | Cypress | API Testing | Postman | RestSharp | Azure DevOps | GitHub Actions | CI/CD | Page Object Model (POM) | GitHub Copilot | Cursor | Claude | AI-assisted Development

What they’re looking for

• They’re looking for someone who enjoys building quality software through automation and has a genuine passion for continuous improvement.

Ideally you’ll have:
• Strong experience developing automated test frameworks using C# .NET
• Experience with xUnit and modern UI automation tools such as Playwright or Cypress
• Good understanding of Page Object Model (POM) and automation design patterns
• Experience testing APIs using Postman, RestSharp or similar tools
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• An interest in AI-powered development tools and how they can improve engineering productivity
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to working with development teams

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