Software Engineer in Test
Posted Today by Stott and May on Linkedin
£61 Per hour
Outside
Onsite
Durham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Software Developer in Test (SDET) involves joining a dynamic Technology team to enhance quality assurance through automated testing. The position requires developing automated tests, driving testing strategies, and collaborating with developers to implement best practices in test automation. The candidate will also analyze existing automation processes and propose improvements. This is a hands-on role that demands strong technical skills and experience in testing native applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain automated functional tests using modern frameworks (e.g. Appium, Selenium).
- Drive a shift-left testing approach and embed automation in CI/CD pipelines.
- Create and manage test data and contribute to automation framework improvements.
- Collaborate closely with developers and platform engineers on test strategy and implementation.
- Provide technical guidance on automation and unit testing best practices.
- Analyse existing automation and propose enhancements.
- Share improvements and insights with stakeholders and delivery teams.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience as an SDET or in test automation roles.
- Experience testing native apps using Appium.
- Hands-on with tools like Postman, Selenium, GitLab, and Jira.
- Skilled in Java and automating tests across UI, API, and microservices.
- Familiar with component, integration, end-to-end, and non-functional testing.
- Solid understanding of agile methodologies and testing principles.
- Self-motivated, analytical, and passionate about new tools and technologies.
Salary (Rate): 490
City: Durham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT