What we're looking for

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and technically capable Test Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about quality, automation and continuous improvement, who enjoys working closely with engineering and architecture teams to build high quality, reliable, and maintainable software.

You’ll take the lead on developing and implementing automated test frameworks, defining test strategies, and generating clear, actionable metrics and reports that feed back into the delivery lifecycle. Working across client and product initiatives, you’ll champion test coverage, catch issues early, and enable the wider team to move faster without compromising quality.

As with all engineering roles at Spicy Mango, this role includes participation in on-call support, working directly with customers and internal teams to troubleshoot issues and support high-availability systems during live events and critical operating windows, including some out-of-hours or overnight working where required.

You'll need to have

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a test engineering or quality assurance role within a software delivery environment

• Strong hands-on experience with automated test frameworks, tools and languages (e.g. Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Jest, Mocha, PyTest)

• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java

• Experience designing and implementing end-to-end, integration and performance tests across APIs, UIs, and data pipelines

• Strong experience building dashboards and reports to visualise test coverage, defect rates, regression issues, and release readiness

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test orchestration tools (e.g. GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI)

• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with engineers, senior stakeholders, and customers

• Robust knowledge of JIRA and GitHub in modern Agile delivery teams

• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and a passion for engineering excellence

• Willingness to support on-call responsibilities, including some evening or overnight work in support of live systems and events

What you'll do

• Design and implement robust automated test frameworks for back-end, front-end and API validation

• Define and document test strategies and coverage plans across multiple projects and domains

• Work closely with engineers to embed quality into the development lifecycle from day one

• Maintain high-quality regression test suites that run as part of CI pipelines

• Own the collection and communication of quality metrics, such as coverage, defect density, stability, and release confidence

• Contribute to root cause analysis of production issues and support continuous quality improvements

• Champion test data management, environment setup and tool selection for efficient, reliable testing

• Participate in the on-call rota, including responding to live incidents and verifying resolution quality

• Work across multiple codebases, delivery teams and customer contexts with flexibility and attention to detail

Why work at Spicy Mango?

We’re building something exciting, and we want passionate, empowered people to be part of it. Spicy Mango offers the flexibility, autonomy, and variety you’d expect from an SME, with the stability and impact of a trusted partner. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Fully distributed role – work from anywhere in the UK with full flexibility

• Autonomy and empowerment – take ownership, make decisions, and drive results

• Supportive and nurturing culture – work alongside collaborative and caring colleagues

• Incredible company culture – fast-paced, open-minded, and startup in spirit

• Varied client engagements – gain exposure to multiple industries and innovative projects

• Attractive salary and comprehensive package – your expertise is recognised and rewarded

• Generous pension contributions – helping you plan for the future

• Flexible working hours – we care about output, not clock-watching

• Top-tier hardware – receive an incredible suite of new tech to get started

• Company-paid mobile contract – we’ll cover your phone plan

• Media subscription of your choice – on us, whether it’s Spotify, Netflix, or similar

• Dedicated time for personal development – grow your skills and explore new ones

• Frequent social events – virtual and in-person get-togethers to stay connected

• Paid volunteer time - support your local community or charity with two days of your time every year

Come and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes a difference, and every day brings something new.

How to apply

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the future of digital products and technologies across media, sports, and digital publishing, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering note to careers@spicymango.co.uk with the role title in the Subject.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged.