QA Engineer

We are heycar

Since August 2019 weve been making it easier for customers to find the right vehicle and for automotive retailers to sell them.

More recently weve been on a journey

In June 2025 we were acquired by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS UK) and our mission is simple: build the right tech solutions for Volkswagen Group UK and its retailers so they can deliver the best possible experiences to their customers.

Were a mix of problem-solvers innovators and team players who care about doing great work and making a difference. We thrive on collaboration innovation and a shared commitment to excellence. We deliver impactful solutions at pace that put the customer at the centre.

If youre looking for a meaningful challenge and want to help shape the future of automotive experiences then read on

About the role :

As a QA Engineer you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software. Youll take ownership of quality across the development lifecycle combining test automation with hands-on verification to deliver a seamless user experience.

Youll be responsible for expanding and maintaining our automation frameworks while also performing manual validation when necessary to catch edge cases that automation might miss. Beyond just testing youll act as a quality advocatecollaborating with developers product managers and other stakeholders to identify risks improve test strategies and tackle quality challenges across teams.

What youll do:

• Design develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright.
• Perform manual testing with a strong analytical approach to identify edge cases and potential issues.
• Maintain quality across multiple markets
• Conduct API testing to ensure robust and reliable integration between services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers product managers and DevOps to understand requirements and provide quality assurance feedback.
• Conduct mobile testing to guarantee seamless user experiences across devices.
• Report defects clearly and concisely track issues through to resolution and participate in retrospective reviews for continuous improvement.
• Maintain and enhance test documentation including test cases test plans and bug reports.

What youll need:

• Experience with Playwright for automation testing.
• Strong manual testing skills with an analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Experience in API testing including tools like Postman or similar.
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools for test integration and deployment pipelines.
• Some experience in Typescript or Python.
• A positive can-do attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate issues and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Mobile testing experience across iOS and Android platforms - Desired
• Familiarity with other test automation tools and frameworks - Desired.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile environment - Desired.

What well give you:

• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary performance based bonus
• Holidays: We want you to relax youll have 28 days off (plus bank holidays) throughout the year. We also give you an extra day off to enjoy your birthday!
• Benefits Perks: With private medical insurance learning and development opportunities and mental health support well give you the extra boost.
• Hybrid Working: We have a flexible working culture here at heycar. With hybrid working in our offices in Holborn (London) and working from home days.
• Feedback: Youll be joining more than just another scale up - our team are at the heart of everything we do; here we dont leave things unsaid we encourage honest feedback.
• A Challenge: Fast paced but not fraught. So we need you to keep up push back and question where you see fit.
• Fun: We provide a fully stocked kitchen and bar an awesome office environment and epic socials.

If youre ready to work with a creative high-performing group of people we want to hear from you.

Please apply directly to this role.

Contact : Reece Jagger for more details.