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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

  • Posted February 17, 2025
  • £50000 - £60000 per annum + Hybrid, Bonus and Holiday scheme
  • Croydon
  • Permanent

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000

Role Overview: Seeking a skilled SDET with a strong focus on JavaScript, CI/CD, performance testing, and BDD frameworks to enhance our QA processes. Fintech experience would be brilliant to have but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain test automation frameworks using JavaScript.
* Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery.
* Execute performance tests using JMeter, analysing results and addressing bottlenecks.
* Build, customise, and optimise Cucumber BDD frameworks.
* Collaborate in code reviews, ensuring testability and quality.
* Manage Git workflows and coordinate testing across teams.

Essential Skills:
* Proficiency in JavaScript and modern testing frameworks (Selenium, Cucumber BDD).
* Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and infrastructure.
* Expertise in JMeter for performance and load testing.
* Familiarity with testing web applications, microservices, databases, and cloud-based systems.
* Agile/Scrum team experience.
Soft Skills:
* Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
* Team-oriented with a passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Benefits:
* Hybrid working & flexible holidays
* Competitive salary & discretionary bonus
* Health, wellbeing, and cycle-to-work schemes
* Career development & regular social activities

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    QA Automation Manager

    • Posted
    • £70000 - £75000 per annum + Bonus, pension and generous holiday
    • Devon
    • Permanent

    QA Automation Manager (Hands on)

    £75,000 and bonus scheme

    Fully remote

    We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation as a QA Automation Manager. The QA Automation Manager will set the strategy and execution of testing activities across software development by the organisation and its partners and deliver a test service that ensures quality in a cost-effective manner, including high usage of automation.

    Key Responsibilities
    * Develop and maintain a comprehensive testing strategy, covering test automation, test data management, and standards across all testing phases, including security, non-functional, and SDLC stages.
    * Create detailed test approaches and plans for all projects and initiatives.
    * Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication within project delivery and testing teams.
    * Lead, mentor, and inspire the testing community in the organisation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
    * Manage and guide a small team of test specialists, providing leadership and professional development.
    * Identify, assess, and manage testing-related risks and issues to mitigate potential impacts.
    * Ensure high-quality outcomes by maintaining stringent accuracy standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
    * Oversee the creation of test plans and scripts to validate components, simulate business scenarios, and confirm expected results.
    * Keep departmental procedures up to date, reflecting current activities, risks, and controls.
    * Manage test data requirements in compliance with relevant policies and standards.
    * Collaborate with relevant teams to maintain and deliver the necessary testing environments effectively.

    Experience
    * Demonstrated ability to lead and influence all stakeholders involved in testing processes.
    * Extensive experience in developing comprehensive test strategies across the Software Development Lifecycle, including functional, non-functional, acceptance (operational), and security testing.
    * In-depth knowledge of structured testing methodologies and processes, including risk-based testing and emerging practices like chaos engineering.
    * Proven track record in testing within both agile and traditional development environments.
    * Strong understanding of both manual and automated testing techniques.
    * Hands-on experience with various automated testing tools.
    * Proficiency in testing Windows software applications and database-driven systems.
    * Over five years of IT experience contributing to the success and growth of a dynamic organisation.

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      QA Automation Engineer

      • Posted February 4, 2025
      • £50000 - £55000 per annum + Bonus scheme, Pension, Holiday,
      • Devon
      • Permanent

      QA Automation Engineer

      Fully Remote

      £50,000 – £55,000

      Permanent

      Must have full rights to work in the UK

      About the Role
      We’re looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join a technology team at a leading organisation. As the QA Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in modernising our test automation framework, helping us transition from Selenium (C#) to Playwright (TypeScript) while ensuring the highest quality standards across our platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to build automation frameworks from the ground up, work with cloud-based testing solutions on AWS, and collaborate with developers to enhance CI/CD pipelines.

      Key Responsibilities
      * Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript.
      * Lead the migration from Selenium (C#) to Playwright (TypeScript), ensuring a smooth transition.
      * Write and execute automated test scripts for web applications and APIs.
      * Collaborate with developers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
      * Implement best practices for test automation, performance testing, and security testing.
      * Work with AWS services to optimise cloud-based testing solutions.
      * Identify, document, and troubleshoot defects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

      Skills & Experience Required
      * Strong experience with Selenium WebDriver (C#) and migrating to Playwright (TypeScript).
      * Proven ability to build automation frameworks from scratch.
      * Hands-on experience with coding and scripting (C#, TypeScript, JavaScript).
      * Experience testing web applications and APIs using tools like Postman or REST
      Assured.
      * Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
      Cloud testing experience with AWS (e.g., Lambda, S3, CloudWatch).
      * Understanding of Agile methodologies, TDD, and BDD frameworks (e.g., SpecFlow, Cucumber).
      * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

      Benefits
      * Fully remote role with quarterly conferences in Devon
      * Generous pension contribution
      * Bonus scheme
      * Private medical insurance

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        OAT Test Analyst (Operational Acceptance Testing)

        • Posted January 16, 2025
        • £300 - £325 per day
        • Contract

        OAT Test Analyst

        £325 per day outside IR35

        6 month initial contract

        3x days a week in Watford

        • Documentation of Non-functional OAT Approach and Test Results in a way that can be understood by both Business & Technical Stakeholders.
        • Analysis of project NF requirements/acceptance criteria to derive requisite test collateral including supporting the production of Non-Functional OAT scenarios/scripts for the programme.
        • Be the Test SME/First point of contact for Non-Functional OAT guidance.
        • Support, drive Non-Functional OAT preparation, scripting activities.
        • Plan, support and execute Non-Functional OAT execution, taking responsibility for co-ordination of defect resolution
        • Define and communicate Non-Functional OAT environment requirements
        • Provide regular MI to be produced during Non-Functional OAT Phase execution by project.
        • Deliver Non-Functional OAT successfully to ensure work items meet the project defined acceptance criteria.
        • Identifying and evidencing when features do not meet expected behaviour and explaining their observations to the relevant team including 3rd party vendors, BA’s, architects and other project stakeholders.
        • Providing input into Test Completion Reports for project delivery.
        • Quality checks for Non-Functional process adherence (e.g. Tests up to date and reviewed, defects have right level of detail, test evidence captured)
        • Creation of Non-functional OAT Knowledge Artefacts for the wider team to use.
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          Test Lead

          • Posted December 12, 2024
          • £50000 - £60000 per annum + Hybrid, generous holiday and pension
          • Hertfordshire
          • Permanent

          Test Lead

          Hertfordshire

          Permanent / Hybrid

          £60,000

          We have an exciting opportunity to join an award winning organisation as a Test Lead. The ideal Test Lead will have experience within the financial sector, having worked with Payment Transactions, Direct Debits and Standing Orders. The candidate must be based in the UK within a commutable distance of Hertfordshire.

          Responsibilities:

          • Analyse requirements and designs to ensure testability and coverage.
          • Develop and execute comprehensive Test Plans, Scenarios, and Schedules.
          • Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders on test criteria and scenarios.
          • Support UAT execution and integration testing phases.
          • Provide expertise in testing financial systems, including direct debits, payment transactions, and standing orders.
          • Monitor and report on test progress and quality metrics.
          • Actively participate in project planning, stand-up calls, and review sessions.
          • Drive adoption of continuous testing and DevOps practices.

          Must Have:

          • Proven leadership experience in QA or Test Management roles.
          • Strong understanding of large IT project delivery and integration testing.
          • Expertise in testing financial workflows such as direct debits, standing orders, and payment transactions.
          • Proficiency in JIRA, XRAY, or similar test management tools.
          • Familiarity with CI/CD practices and DevOps tools.
          • Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills in high-pressure environments.
          • Effective communication and collaboration skills to engage virtual teams across time zones.

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            QA Automation Engineer

            • Posted December 3, 2024
            • £30000 - £40000 per annum + Hybrid, generous holiday and pension
            • Bristol
            • Permanent

            QA Automation Engineer

            Permanent /up to £40,000

            Bristol / On-site / Must live within a commutable distance

            Job Description:

            We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer to join a tech for good business. The QA Automation Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance processes, conducting inspections, and ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong problem solving skills, and a passion for maintaining excellence in manufacturing.

            Key Responsibilities:

            • Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and procedures.
            • Conduct regular inspections and audits of manufacturing processes and products.
            • Identify and document any quality issues and work with production teams to resolve them.
            • Perform root cause analysis on defects and implement corrective actions.
            • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop and refine quality control plans.
            • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
            • Prepare and present quality reports to management.
            • Train and mentor production staff on quality assurance best practices.

            Experience:

            • ISEB or ISTQB Qualification
            • Proven experience with automation tools
            • Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and processes.
            • Excellent problem-solving skills.
            • Proficiency in quality management software and tools.
            • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
            • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
            • Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.

            What We Offer:

            • Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.
            • Professional development and growth opportunities.
            • A collaborative and supportive work environment.
            • Commitment to work-life balance.

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              Automation Test Engineer

              • Posted November 27, 2024
              • £430 - £431 per day + Inside Ir35
              • Remote
              • Contract

              Role: Automation Test Engineer
              Location: Remote
              Duration: 8 months
              Rate: £431 pd inside IR35

              We are looking for an experienced Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Cypress and a background in testing within AWS Cloud environments. The ideal candidate will excel in Agile teams and contribute to high-quality software delivery.

              Key Responsibilities:

              • Automate UI and API testing using Cypress, including intercepting API calls, mocking responses, and validating UI and CSV outputs.
              • Conduct BDD feature testing with Cucumber and Behave.
              • Develop unit and component tests using Python Unittest and PyTest.
              • Test APIs with Postman and integrate automated testing into CI pipelines.
              • Perform accessibility testing to ensure compliance with GDS and WCAG 2.2 standards.
              • Collaborate in an Agile, sprint-based environment using Jira and Confluence.

              Essential Skills:

              • Strong Cypress expertise.
              • Experience with AWS Cloud environments and Python testing frameworks.
              • Familiarity with API integration and MS Dynamics 365.
              • Accessibility testing knowledge.

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                Test Automation Engineer

                • Posted November 26, 2024
                • £500 - £550 per day
                • Contract

                Test Automation Engineer – Mulitple roles

                6 Month initial contract

                Cambridgeshire – 2x days a week

                £500 – £550 per day Inside IR35 – Umbrella engagement

                Sanderson are currently engaging with a global organisation for a major software development project and require a number of Test Automation Engineers with experience building automation frameworks using the following tools / technologies:

                • Selenium, Cypress and Cucumber
                • C#, Javascript, SQL or Python
                • Web Services testing using POSTMAN
                • Web applications compatibility testing using Jenkins, Selenium, and Sauce labs / Browserstack; AIX/UNIX/LINUX Systems
                • Test pipeline / CI tools – Jenkins, Feris Wheel
                • Mobile Automation using tools like Perfecto Mobile

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                  SDET (Software Developer in Test)

                  • Posted
                  • £400 - £450 per day
                  • Contract

                  SDET

                  6 Month contract

                  £450 per day Outside IR35

                  London/Hybrid – 2x days a week in London

                  • Design and develop automated testing frameworks and strategies using JavaScript.
                  • Create and maintain test scripts utilizing WebDriver, Selenium, Gherkin, and Cucumber to support behavior-driven development (BDD).
                  • Implement and manage API and UI performance testing using JMeter, ensuring scalability and responsiveness of applications.
                  • Write clear and concise test cases and scenarios using JSON data structures to validate application features.
                  • Conduct thorough testing of user interfaces, ensuring compliance with HTML and CSS standards.
                  • Collaborate with developers and product teams to define testing requirements and assist with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices.
                  • Utilize Fetch API to automate interactions with web services and validate data flows.
                  • Perform exploratory testing and contribute to the overall improvement in quality assurance processes.
                  • Identify and document defects and work closely with engineering teams to drive resolution.
                  • Mentor junior team members and provide expertise in test automation best practices.

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