Test Engineer
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Salary
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£41,700
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2136 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Coforge is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2136 IT quality and testing professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Tittle: Test Engineer
Location: Telford, UK
Work mode: 2 days weekly from office mandatory
Skills: Automation, API testing tools such as Postman, Bruno or Rest Assured
We at Coforge are looking for Test Engineer in Telford, UK.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automation Test Engineer to join our growing QA team in Telford. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications. The role requires close collaboration with developers, business analysts, and project stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
- Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing activities.
- Analyze business and technical requirements to create comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.
- Identify, log, track, and verify software defects.
- Collaborate with development teams to resolve issues and improve software quality.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Support CI/CD pipeline integration for automated test execution.
- Prepare test reports and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and automation frameworks.
- Perform manual testing when required to support project deliverables.
Required Skills & Experience
- 4+ years of experience in Software Testing and Test Automation.
- Strong experience with automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or similar.
- Proficiency in Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python.
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or Rest Assured.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow.
- Exposure to performance testing tools such as JMeter.
- Experience working within cloud environments (Azure/AWS).
- Knowledge of SQL and database testing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- ISTQB certification is desirable.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation projects.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the Telford office.
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT quality and testing professionals (SOC 2136) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~21k in sample- Middle half £36,972–54,860
- Median £45,656
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Coforge holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2136 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.