Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role
Solirius Reply, part of the Reply Group, is a technology consultancy and digital transformation partner that helps organisations solve complex challenges through strategy, design, engineering, and delivery. We work closely with our clients to deliver secure, accessible, user-focused services that evolve with their needs. By combining deep technical expertise with people-centred design, we create solutions that deliver meaningful, lasting impact. Our consultants embed within client teams to understand their goals, challenges, and users, enabling tailored solutions that drive measurable outcomes across public and private sectors.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Test Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our software products by designing, developing, and executing both manual and automated test cases. You will collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other engineers throughout the software development lifecycle to define test strategies, identify defects, and continuously improve testing practices. The role requires hands-on experience in test automation using either .NET/C# or Java and a strong background in software testing.

Our environment is collaborative and agile, empowering you to take ownership, innovate, and develop your expertise while working on meaningful projects that deliver lasting impact.

Experience
- Proven professional experience as a Test Engineer, QA Engineer, Software Tester, or similar role.
- Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and the software development lifecycle.
- Hands-on experience with test automation.
- Programming experience in C#/.NET or Java.
- Experience creating and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks.
- Experience testing web applications and REST APIs.
- Good understanding of SQL and database testing.
- Experience working within an Agile/Scrum development environment.
- Experience using version control systems such as Git.
- Experience with automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Rest Assured, or similar.
- Experience with SpecFlow, Cucumber, or BDD.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD platforms.
- Experience testing cloud-based applications, particularly Microsoft Azure or AWS.
- Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6.
- Knowledge of Docker and containerised test environments.
- Experience designing or enhancing an automation framework from the ground up.
- Understanding of test automation best practices, including maintainability, reusability, and reliable test execution.

About you
You are a motivated and adaptable professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. You enjoy working in collaborative, agile teams and take pride in delivering high-quality solutions that make a tangible impact. With strong communication skills and a consultative approach, you are comfortable engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into effective outcomes. You have excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying quality risks, working collaboratively with developers, product owners, and wider technical teams.

Qualifications
Relevant professional experience in software testing and automation is essential. Formal qualifications are not specified but a strong technical background and practical expertise in test automation using .NET/C# or Java are required.