Title: Senior QA Engineer

Location: Remote with occasional travel to Edinburgh/Glasgow for quarterly company meet-ups. We are looking for candidates based within the Edinburgh/Glasgow ‘commuter belt’ in Scotland

Hours: 9am-5pm(UK)

Job Type: Contract (8 months Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility to extend)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE

Introducing hyble!

Things move quickly at hyble! We're a team of passionate individuals who love what we do and are always striving for the best. If you're looking for a company that values your contributions and offers exciting challenges, this might be the place for you.

We're a fast-growing marketing technology company serving customers in over 50 countries.

Just six years ago, we were a tight-knit team of 12 crammed into a tiny office in a start-up incubator. Fast forward to today, and we’ve transformed into a dynamic team of over 90 passionate individuals spanning three continents partnering with some of the world's biggest alcoholic beverage brands.

Right now, we’re expanding rapidly into North America as a result of signing a transformational contract with the largest Wine and Spirits Distributor in the USA, who also happens to be the 11th biggest privately owned company in the US.

Our Purpose

Our goal is to create a lasting positive impact by disrupting a traditional industry that’s operated the same way for over 50 years.

It blows our minds that sales reps have to spend weeks creating something as simple as a poster. And we’re horrified by the amount of obsolete Point of Sale we see being sent to landfill. So, we're on a mission to solve these issues once and for all.

Our technology platform“hyble”empowers sales reps in the beverage industry to create on-demand marketing materials that are both brand-compliant and tailored for the specific account. Combined with our enterprise services which enable the change management process and our cloud printing model that enables rapid turnaround print we have a game-changing solution that the market is screaming out for.

This innovative approach makes sales reps lives easier by allowing them to support more accounts in less time while also drastically reducing the production of generic marketing content that often ends up in landfill.

What’sit really like to work here

Working with us is a long way from your average job – it's a unique opportunity to collaborate with brilliant people and be part of what could be the most significant chapter of your professional life. It's where you can realize your full potential, take responsibility and make a huge impact.

Here's a glimpse of what it's really like to be a part of hyble:

• Fast-Paced:Our growth is lightning-fast, and the to-do list is never-ending.

• Continuous Innovation:We're constantly building and improving our product, systems, and processes. We’re never done.

• Starting from Scratch:We're building supply chains, teams, processes, and systems from the ground up.

• Rapid Expansion:Our organization chart gets a makeover every 30 days as we addnew people, teams, and capabilities.

• Resourceful:We’ve got the backing of big name investors but capital efficiency is in our DNA so we’re mindful of every dollar, euro, or pound spent.

• Global Reach:We work across multiple time zones so we're often taking calls at odd hours to support our global teams.

• Versatility:We wear many hats and take on tasks that go way beyond our job descriptions.

• Dynamic Environment:We’re in the “messy middle” of the scaling journey so things can get a bit messy and chaotic at times.

• Rewarding:But above all, it's incredibly rewarding, engaging, energetic, exciting, and a lot of fun.

Whowe’re looking for:

We're on the hunt for the unconventional folks, the non-conformists, the professional punks, and trailblazers. The rebels who are passionate about solving industry challenges. We’re seeking the 1% who are determined enough to join our adventure, individuals who will relish challenges, learn daily and are driven to build something extraordinary.

Most importantly, we're looking for individuals who embody our values:

• “We’re a Team”

• “We’re Humble”

• "We’re Resilient”

• "Be Yourself”

Our work ethic at hyble

Our values drive our work ethic. We are looking for people who operate this way as a default setting.

• Commitment:We're fully committed to our vision, goals and each other.

• Hands-On:We're not afraid to get our hands dirty.

• Team-First:The team always comes before individual interests.

• Hard Work:We go above and beyond, because it matters to us.

• Responsible:We treat company resources like they're our own.

• Progress, not perfection: We focus on progress and results, not perfection. We focus on making marginal gains every day and look for shortcuts along the way.

• Accountability:We make it ours and take ownership and responsibility.

• Ambitious:We go big or go home.

• Initiative:We try to see round corners; we spot opportunities, and we always find a way.

• Growth Mindset:We’re always learning, we’re never done.

• Challenge Convention:We challenge the mindset of “because we’ve always done this way”

• Empathy:We deeply care about our customers, suppliers, and employees.

If this resonates with you, then read on to discover more about the role you could play in our journey.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer in Test to join our team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who can quickly integrate into an existing QA environment, assess current practices, and help us accelerate and refine our quality assurance processes.

You will be expected to hit the ground running — taking ownership of our test automation framework, enhancing test coverage, and providing strategic input on how to scale and improve testing across our CI/CD pipeline. Your expertise will help ensure we maintain high product quality while identifying process gaps and opportunities for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Rapidly onboard and understand our existing QA processes, tools, and test automation framework (primarily using Playwright).

• Take ownership of automated testing across functional, regression, API, and UI layers.

• Identify bottlenecks or gaps in current QA practices and propose actionable improvements.

• Contribute to evolving our test strategy, including better coverage, reliability, and maintainability.

• Collaborate with developers and product teams to improve code testability and shift testing left in the development cycle.

• Enhance and optimize CI/CD integration for automated testing and reporting.

• Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to the existing QA team to support long-term quality goals.

• Execute performance testing (e.g., with k6, JMeter, or Gatling) as needed.

• Deliver concise documentation and knowledge handover at the end of the contract term.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in test automation, QA strategy, or quality engineering.

• Strong hands-on experience with frameworks like Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.

• Proven ability to evaluate and improve existing QA/test automation processes.

• Solid programming skills in at least one language (we use Typescript).

• Deep knowledge of testing methodologies and QA best practices.

• Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or similar.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.

• Comfortable working in Azure or other cloud environments.

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and deliver within tight timelines.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in remote settings.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI-powered development or QA tooling (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar).

• Experience with performance/load testing tools like k6, JMeter, or Gatling.

• Background in mentoring or consulting on QA strategy and tooling.

• ISTQB certification or equivalent is a plus.

You could belong here

To deliver brilliant marketing to hyble’s global drinks suppliers and their customers, we need to build a company that’s reflective of their diversity. We’re building an inclusive workplace that promotes and values difference, where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and be proud to belong.

We’re happy to consider flexible working, including part-time hours - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance.

What we’ll offer

As well as your salary:

• Pension. A combined contribution of up 12% of your salary for your future.

• Reward and Recognition.A bonus scheme based on company performance, with regular recognition along the way.

• Holidays. 33 days including public holidays, with options to buy or sell extra days.

• Giving back.2 paid days leave to support a charity of your choice

• Wellbeing.We'll support you in looking after your health and wellbeing so you can do your best work. We provide coaching and counselling on demand through our wellbeing partners, Plumm.

• Health Days.2 full days or 4 half days to take when you need to refuel and recharge.

• Collaboration opportunities. Flexibility to work remotely, with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to our culture.

• Grow with us. You'll have opportunities to develop your career in a high pace technology company as part of a great team.

• Personal Investment. We'll invest in your personal development and give you regular feedback.

• Open culture. A place where you can bring new ideas, try doing things differently, and have a real impact.

For more information about us visit: https://www.hyble.tech/ or check out our socials.