Software Testing Engineer (Active DV Clearance) - Manchester hybrid - £40,000 - £90,000 + Benefits
Opus is partnering with an specialist Technology organisation operating within a secure and highly technical domain. We're looking for a Test Engineer who's passionate about quality, curious about how complex systems behave, and comfortable working closely with engineers across the full development lifecycle.
This is a great opportunity for someone who values strong testing fundamentals, enjoys problem‑solving, and wants to help shape modern testing practices in a fast‑moving, engineering‑led environment.
What You'll Do
Design and execute manual and automated tests across complex, multi‑component systems
Build, maintain, and evolve test frameworks and automation suites
Perform exploratory testing to uncover risks, edge cases, and unexpected behaviours
Collaborate with software and platform engineers to improve testability and embed quality into delivery
Contribute to continuous improvement of testing approaches, tooling, and processes
Technical Skills
Programming or scripting with Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
Testing modern web applications (Angular, React, Vue)
Automated testing tools such as Robot Framework, Cypress, or Cucumber
Creating or extending test frameworks
Exploratory and risk‑based testing techniques
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
Exposure to modern stacks such as MERN, Elasticsearch, or Neo4J