Associate QA Engineer

Ciptex Ltd
Manchester
2 months ago
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Associate QA Engineer

Join the Platform team while studying for aDigital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship.

THIS IS A DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP ROLE WHICH REQUIRES STUDY AT MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY. ALL OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE ON THEDEGREE PROGRAMME.

All undergraduate degree apprenticeships demand a lot of time and commitment. Our existing apprentices have excelled, we are not lowering our standards. Bring your A game.

  • Start Date:September 2025
  • Location:Manchester City Centre Office
  • Salary:£18,000
  • Reports to:Head of Product Development
Role Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic individual for an engineering role within our product team. Technology will be your passion and you will always be on the lookout for improving systems and processes. You will join our product team with a focus on writing automated tests for our cloud products including artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Time is split as needed between university and work. We will ensure you get all the time you need to attend studies and complete coursework.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Write JavaScript Unit Tests for both Frontend and Backend Code
  • Develop CI/CD Test Pipelines for Release Testing
  • Write E2E Tests using Playwright
  • Bring your knowledge of automated testing to all aspects of the business
  • Impart a Quality Assurance mindset on your work and those around you
Qualifications:

Not all applications will have skills that match a job description exactly. Ciptex values diverse experiences in other fields, and we encourage everyone who meets some of the wanted skills below to apply. At Ciptex, you will learn a range of skills, but we're expecting you to have some programming experience. We're looking for people who can tick at least 4-5 of the following skills:

  • Understanding of TypeScript, Node.js, and React
  • Experience with writing JavaScript Unit Tests for functions and React Functional Components
  • Experience developing with AWS offerings - DynamoDB, SQS, ECS, Lambda, etc.
  • Familiarity with GitHub and CI/CD workflows
  • Understanding of Authentication & Authorization Workflows
  • Familiarity with the Twilio platform or other real-time communications platforms
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Growth Path:

This role offers opportunities to advance into senior Quality Assurance and QA Engineering roles.

We support and encourage learning of all kinds. We will offer technical and skills-based training throughout the apprenticeship and beyond, and it is our hope that the successful candidate will wish to continue in our employment after graduation.

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