Software Engineer in Test Contract Role

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Contract Length: 6-12 months

We are looking for a technically sharp Software Engineer in Test to lead the setup of a Playwright-based test automation framework for a modern web application. This is a hands-on, enabling role focused on building the foundation and demonstrating workflows empowering other development teams to take ownership of test creation.

You will be based on-site in Christchurch, working closely with our web prototyping team in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. Once the Playwright framework is established, there is scope to pivot into evaluating automated testing strategies for our Golang-based end-to-end web workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a Playwright test framework with backend mocking and coverage reporting
• Demonstrate scalable test creation workflows to other teams
• Collaborate with frontend engineers and technical leads
• Explore automated testing approaches for Golang-based systems (optional phase)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in test automation (Playwright preferred)
• Solid understanding of Angular web development
• Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Comfortable working in a fluid, iterative environment

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with Golang and backend testing strategies
• Exposure to AI development or testing in ML-driven environments

Why Join Us

• Work on-site with a skilled and supportive team
• Shape foundational testing infrastructure for a modern web platform
• Flexible contract terms with potential for extension
• Competitive rates