Contract Software Test Engineer (STE) – Remote!
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer (STE) to support a portfolio of integration, API, and data-focused initiatives within a complex enterprise environment.
This role will play a key part in validating enterprise integrations, supporting data-driven development activities, and ensuring the quality, reliability, and integrity of API and database interactions across multiple systems. The successful contractor will work closely with engineering, QA, and delivery teams across a range of automation and integration-focused projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and maintain integration and API testing activities across enterprise systems
- Validate data flows, database integrity, and system interoperability
- Perform API testing using tools such as Postman and Swagger/OpenAPI
- Conduct SQL and NoSQL database validation and testing
- Support end-to-end testing across integration-heavy platforms and services
- Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and improve quality processes
- Contribute to automation-focused testing initiatives where appropriate
- Support data-driven development and validation activities
- Ensure testing standards, documentation, and reporting are maintained throughout delivery cycles
Required Experience & Skills
Essential
- Strong hands-on experience with API testing and validation
- Proven experience using Postman and Swagger/OpenAPI
- Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience performing database validation and data testing activities
- Strong background in integration testing within enterprise environments
- Ability to analyse complex system interactions and identify defects effectively
Highly Desirable
- Experience with test automation frameworks and tooling
- Exposure to automation-led delivery environments
- Experience supporting data-centric or data-driven development initiatives
- Previous experience working within large-scale enterprise technology programmes
