Sdet

Sdet

Posted 1 day ago by Anson McCade

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Hybrid
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Application Programming Interface (API) Automated Testing Framework Automation Azure DevOps Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Corporate Governance Of Information Technology DevOps Lifecycle Management Management Microsoft Azure Microsoft Power Automate/Flow Performance Testing Project Management Security Clearance Security Testing Stakeholder Management Test Engineering Test Management Test Suite User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Verification And Validation

Summary: The role of SDET involves leading the testing lifecycle for Safetibase updates, focusing on AIMS validation and VisHub integration. The successful candidate will transition testing processes into an automated framework within Azure DevOps. This position requires a strong emphasis on comprehensive testing strategies and the development of a scalable automation framework. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week in Birmingham.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute comprehensive testing across all layers: Unit, Integration, Performance, Security, UAT, Concurrency, Regression, Accessibility, and Monitoring.
  • Build, set up, and organize a scalable automation test repository and framework designed to run seamlessly in Azure DevOps.
  • Create and maintain a data-driven regression test suite.
  • Write automated scripts as the primary method, with manual testing used by exception.
  • Focus on validation of AIMS and VisHub integrations.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of defects including triage, severity assessment, and priority assignment.
  • Ensure all test materials and outputs are reviewed and signed off by relevant stakeholders.
  • Document comprehensive Test Plans, Test Evidence, and UAT Sign-off.
  • Report performance results, security testing results, and accessibility compliance reports.
  • Maintain a fully functional Test Framework integrated into the Azure DevOps environment.
  • Provide detailed regression evidence and defect logs.

Key Skills:

  • Core Technical Skills: Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipeline integration), Dataverse, Azure APIM.
  • Testing Types: API Testing, Basic Performance Testing, Security Testing.
  • Compliance with accessibility standards (specifically WCAG 2.2).
  • Tools: Power Automate.
  • Ability to operate independently as a standalone Automation Test Engineer.
  • Familiarity with IT Governance and industry best practices.
  • Proven ability to communicate complex technical metrics to non-technical stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Inside IR35 - 575 P/D Contract Duration 1 Year Start Date 1st April 2026 Location Hybrid (2-3 days per week in Birmingham ) Clearance Must be eligible for SC Clearance We are looking for an experienced SDET Contractor to lead the testing lifecycle for Safetibase updates , with a specific focus on AIMS validation and VisHub integration . The successful candidate will be responsible for transitioning testing processes into a robust, automated framework integrated within Azure DevOps. Note: While this role supports Safetibase updates, prior experience with the "Safetibase" tool itself is not a mandatory prerequisite.

Key Responsibilities & Scope

  • Test Strategy & Execution: Plan and execute comprehensive testing across all layers: Unit, Integration, Performance, Security, UAT, Concurrency, Regression, Accessibility, and Monitoring.
  • Automation Framework Development: Build, set up, and organize a scalable automation test repository and framework designed to run seamlessly in Azure DevOps .
  • Data-Driven Testing: Create and maintain a data-driven regression test suite.
  • Hybrid Testing Approach: Write automated scripts as the primary method. Manual testing is to be utilized by exception only where automation is technically unfeasible.
  • Integration Testing: Focused validation of AIMS and VisHub integrations.
  • Defect Management: Full lifecycle management including triage, severity assessment, and priority assignment.

Technical Expertise & Qualifications

  • Core Technical Skills
    • Platforms: Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipeline integration), Dataverse, and Azure APIM.
    • Testing Types: API Testing, Basic Performance Testing, and Security Testing.
    • Compliance: Accessibility standards (specifically WCAG 2.2 ).
    • Tools: Power Automate.
  • Professional Attributes
    • Independence: Ability to operate as a standalone Automation Test Engineer within a project development team.
    • Governance: Familiarity with IT Governance and industry best practices.
    • Communication: Proven ability to translate complex technical metrics for non-technical stakeholders and present automation ROI/metrics clearly.

    Deliverables & Governance

    • All test materials and outputs must be reviewed and signed off by the HS2 Lead Architect, Enterprise Architect, Q&A Test Manager, or Senior IT Project Manager .
    • Documentation: Comprehensive Test Plans, Test Evidence, and UAT Sign-off.
    • Reports: Performance results, Security testing results, and Accessibility compliance reports.
    • Infrastructure: A fully functional Test Framework integrated into the Azure DevOps environment.
    • Audit Trail: Detailed regression evidence and defect logs.
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