Victorian Plumbing is seeking a passionate and detail-driven Test Engineer to join our dynamic Technology team.

🧪 Be the Quality Champion Behind the Scenes

At Victorian Plumbing, we’re on a mission to deliver flawless digital experiences to millions of customers. As our new Test Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of our backend systems and integrations. From RESTful APIs and microservices to data pipelines and CI/CD workflows, your expertise will help us build scalable, resilient solutions that power our business.

🔍 What Will Make You a Perfect Fit?

Integration-Focused Testing

• Validate data consistency and integrity across systems, ensuring smooth communication between services

Collaborative Engineering

• Partner with Developers, DevOps, and Product Owners to embed quality into every stage of development
• Advocate for testability and observability in system architecture and design

Data-Driven Mindset

• Analyse test results, logs, and telemetry to uncover root causes and drive continuous improvement
• Champion smart testing strategies that align with business goals and customer needs

🛠️ Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manual test cases for APIs, backend services, and data flows
• Collaborate in code reviews and contribute to testable, maintainable codebases
• Perform root-cause analysis of defects and system failures
• Propose and implement improvements to testing processes, tools, and frameworks
• Support performance, security, and reliability testing across backend systems

💡 Skills & Experience

• Strong experience testing APIs, microservices, and backend systems (Node.js, Java, Python, etc.)
• Proficiency with tools like Postman, REST Assured, Cypress (API mode), or Playwright
• Proven hands on experience with SQL Server Management Studio
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile development practices
• Understanding of shift-left testing and test-driven development (TDD/BDD)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

🌟 Desirable – Boost Your Engineering Career

• Experience with performance testing, security testing, or observability tools
• Familiarity with data validation, integration testing, and backend test automation
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerized environments
• ISTQB, AWS, or similar certification
• Background in eCommerce, retail, or high-scale digital platforms

💼 Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, innovative culture
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing benefits, including on-site gym and healthcare plans
• Career development with regular training and personal growth sessions
• High street discounts, free tea & coffee, and subsidised meals

🧪 Your Tech Playground Awaits

Here, you’ll experiment with cutting-edge test tools, shape how we validate integrations, and help scale our backend systems. Your ideas will be valued, your impact will be visible, and your career will flourish.

📍 Location & Details

• Location: Home-based
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience

VictorianPlumbing.co.uk is committed to inclusion, equality, and diversity. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strive to make our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know. Please note, we are unable to sponsor work visas for international applicants.