QA Engineer (Contract)

Location

Belfast; Birmingham; Bristol; Edinburgh; Leeds; London; Manchester; Newcastle upon Tyne

Address

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Employment Type

Contract

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Product Development

OverviewApplication

The Role

We’re looking for a QA Engineer to join our engineering team in Belfast, helping ensure the quality of the software we deliver across a range of projects.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll focus on building out automation, improving test coverage, and working closely with engineers to make quality part of the development process, not something that happens at the end.

You’ll be working in fast-moving, agile teams, contributing to how we test, release, and continuously improve the systems we build.

What You’ll Be Doing

Build and maintain automated tests for web-based applications using tools like Playwright

Automate tests across both user interfaces and backend services and maintain automated regression test suites to support reliable releases

Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery

Contribute to test strategies and quality approaches across projects

Set up and manage test environments and test data as required

Identify defects, track them through to resolution, and help ensure root causes are understood

Communicate testing progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to the wider team

Participate fully in agile ceremonies, contributing to planning, refinement, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

5+ years’ experience in a QA or software testing role

Strong experience with test automation strategies for web applications

Experience working with test frameworks in Playwright (or similar tools)

A good understanding of different testing types (functional, integration, regression, etc.)

Experience working in agile, delivery-focused teams

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (e.g. GitHub, Jenkins or similar)

Strong attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to testing

Clear communication skills and the ability to work closely with engineers and stakeholders

Nice to Have

Experience testing cloud-based systems (AWS or similar)

Exposure to API or service-level testing

Experience of using AI tools to support testing efforts

Familiarity with performance or non-functional testing approaches

An interest in improving QA processes and tooling

Experience working across multiple projects or client environments

Company Description

Instil has been delivering world-class software engineering and technology solutions for over 20 years, trusted by global brands to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. From modernising legacy systems to building cutting-edge applications, we help our clients navigate an ever-changing digital landscape with confidence and agility.

We’re proud to be an award-winning employer, reflecting how our people are at the heart of everything we do:

Recognised as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, and in 2024 ranked in the Top 20 Best Workplaces in the UK for medium-sized companies.

Winner of Company of the Year at the Digital DNA Awards 2022, celebrating excellence in Northern Ireland’s tech sector.

Driven by a love for technology and a commitment to excellence, we bring together people who want to make a difference. We’ll support your journey, because your success is part of ours.

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