Software Engineer in Test

Job Description: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location: Bournemouth or London, UK

Work Model: 5 days onsite

Role Overview

We are looking for experienced Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs) with strong software engineering and automation development capabilities. The ideal candidates will be able to design, develop, and implement automated testing frameworks and scripts using Java, Playwright, TypeScript/JavaScript, SQL, and React.

This role is focused on engineering-led test automation rather than manual testing. Candidates should have strong coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build reliable automated testing solutions and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts.
• Build automated tests using Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript and React-based applications.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Java and Maven.
• Perform REST and GraphQL API testing.
• Write and execute SQL queries to validate data and test application functionality.
• Debug automation scripts, investigate failures, and identify root causes of defects.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Jules.
• Perform performance and load testing using Apache JMeter.
• Work with Kubernetes-based environments to support testing activities.
• Apply AI-related knowledge and relevant certification to support modern testing and automation practices.
• Use payments domain knowledge to understand and validate payment-related application workflows.
• Collaborate with software engineers and delivery teams to improve application quality and automation coverage.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong software engineering and test automation development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Experience testing React-based applications.
• Programming experience in Java and familiarity with Maven.
• Experience with REST and GraphQL API testing.
• SQL knowledge for database validation and data testing.
• Experience with debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with Jenkins/Jules and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Apache JMeter and Kubernetes.
• Payments domain knowledge.
• AI certification.