SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
Location: Banbury (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time

Required Background
Experience as an SDET, Software Engineer in Test, or QA Automation Engineer
Strong software engineering mindset with a passion for quality and test automation
Experience working within Agile product development teams
Experience contributing to large-scale application modernisation or transformation programmes
Comfortable working with both modern and complex legacy systems
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, testing strategies, and quality assurance best practices
Experience collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and engineering teamsTechnical Skills
Strong hands-on development experience with:
JavaScript
TypeScript
Automated testing design and implementation
CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance
Test automation frameworks and tooling
Code reviews and engineering best practices
Software quality assurance and testing methodologies
Release management and deployment processes
Experience building and testing scalable, production-grade software applicationsNice to Have
Experience working on platform modernisation or re-architecture programmes
Experience within public sector, compliance, enforcement, or regulated technology environments
Experience testing customer-facing applications with high availability requirements
Knowledge of modern DevOps practices and engineering metrics
Strong understanding of quality engineering principles and continuous improvement practices
Experience helping define engineering and testing standards across teamsKey Responsibilities
Lead testing activities within a cross-functional engineering team
Define and establish testing standards, approaches, and best practices
Design, build, and maintain automated test suites
Contribute directly to the application codebase alongside software engineers
Support CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and deployment activities
Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
Ensure high levels of software quality throughout the development lifecycle
Support the successful delivery of large-scale product transformation initiativesSDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) Location: Banbury (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time

Required Background
Experience as an SDET, Software Engineer in Test, or QA Automation Engineer
Strong software engineering mindset with a passion for quality and test automation
Experience working within Agile product development teams
Experience contributing to large-scale application modernisation or transformation programmes
Comfortable working with both modern and complex legacy systems
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, testing strategies, and quality assurance best practices
Experience collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and engineering teamsTechnical Skills
Strong hands-on development experience with:
JavaScript
TypeScript
Automated testing design and implementation
CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance
Test automation frameworks and tooling
Code reviews and engineering best practices
Software quality assurance and testing methodologies
Release management and deployment processes
Experience building and testing scalable, production-grade software applicationsNice to Have
Experience working on platform modernisation or re-architecture programmes
Experience within public sector, compliance, enforcement, or regulated technology environments
Experience testing customer-facing applications with high availability requirements
Knowledge of modern DevOps practices and engineering metrics
Strong understanding of quality engineering principles and continuous improvement practices
Experience helping define engineering and testing standards across teamsKey Responsibilities
Lead testing activities within a cross-functional engineering team
Define and establish testing standards, approaches, and best practices
Design, build, and maintain automated test suites
Contribute directly to the application codebase alongside software engineers
Support CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and deployment activities
Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
Ensure high levels of software quality throughout the development lifecycle
Support the successful delivery of large-scale product transformation initiatives

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