Test Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Railpen
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Darlington, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Test Engineer role at Railpen involves supporting the engineering testing process to ensure software quality and reliability before user acceptance testing. This position is based in Darlington and offers hybrid working arrangements for a fixed term of 18 months. The successful candidate will have experience in software testing, particularly with applications, and will utilize various testing tools and methodologies. Railpen values integrity, community, and alignment in its mission to serve its members and positively impact their communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the engineering testing process to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Coordinate testing activities and ensure releases meet rigorous standards.
- Utilize testing tools such as JIRA, Cypress, Playwright, Xray, and TestRail.
- Engage with software development methodologies including Agile and Scrum.
- Conduct project management and test planning, including risk-based approaches.
Key Skills:
- Demonstrable experience in a software testing environment.
- Proficiency in testing tools (e.g., JIRA, Cypress, Playwright, Xray, TestRail).
- Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile and Scrum).
- Knowledge of SQL Server and familiarity with Microsoft stack and Azure applications.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Darlington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Test Engineer
An exciting opportunity to join our Corporate Systems Development team as a Test Engineer on a fixed term basis (18 months) based in our Darlington office (hybrid working).
Who we are
Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds. Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into. Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our interactions with others. They are what we stand for.
The Role
As a Test Engineer you will support the engineering testing process, ensuring the quality and reliability of software before it reaches user acceptance testing (UAT). This role is critical in coordinating testing activities and ensuring that releases meet rigorous standards.
The Person
The successful candidate will possess demonstrable experience of working within a software testing environment, with a particular focus on applications. You will be proficient in testing tools (for example JIRA, Cypress, Playwright, Xray, TestRail), and be familiar with software development methodologies (for example Agile and Scrum). A knowledge of SQL Server is required, alongside a familiarity with Microsoft stack and Azure based applications, is desirable. We are looking for someone with effective analytical and problem-solving abilities, an excellent attention to detail, and effective communication and interpersonal skills. You will also have a solid understanding of project management and test planning, including risk-based approaches.
What we can offer you
Rewarding you
- A competitive salary
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Defined Contribution pension
- Heath & Wellbeing
- Employee assistance programme
- Health cash plan
- Eye care vouchers
- Flu vaccination
- Lifestyle
- Give as you earn scheme
- Paid volunteering days
Next Steps
Please apply for the apply button or visit Careers Page by 4th December 2025. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.