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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST (SDET)

Xact Placements Limited
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 20 hours
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) focused on automation and innovation.
  • Candidates should have proven automation expertise and experience in building automation frameworks, with a strong command of Playwright, Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • The role involves developing test scripts, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality engineering strategies.
  • A salary range of $100,000 to $130,000 is offered, depending on experience.
  • Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in software testing and automation.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST (SDET)DRIVE INNOVATION. BUILD QUALITY. MAKE AN IMPACT.

If you're an SDET who thrives on automation, innovation, and pushing boundaries, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

THE ROLE

As an SDET, you'll be at the heart of my client's engineering process, ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of cutting-edge applications for external clients. You’ll combine development expertise with a tester’s mindset, designing and building automated solutions that power seamless CI/CD pipelines.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

?? Lead Automation - Design and implement scalable, maintainable automation frameworks from scratch (Playwright is a must).?? Code with Impact - Develop and maintain test scripts using Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript for end-to-end and integration testing.?? Own the Pipeline - Build and optimise CI test pipelines (MS Azure, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).?? Drive Best Practices - Champion coding standards, version control (Git, Bitbucket, Azure Repos), and software testing methodologies.?? Collaborate & Innovate - Work with cross-functional teams to identify issues early and continuously improve quality engineering strategies.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

? Proven automation expertise - Experience building automation frameworks and test suites.? Playwright BDD Mastery - Deep knowledge of UI and API test automation.? Strong Coding Skills - Java, JavaScript, TypeScript.? CI/CD Experience - Expertise in test pipelines (Azure, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).? Performance Testing Know-How - Experience with JMeter, BlazeMeter.? Test Management Mastery - Jira, Zephyr, Xray, Bugzilla.? Enterprise-Level Knowledge - Web, mobile, microservices, databases.

BONUS POINTS FOR

?? Agile, Scrum, and DevOps experience.?? Solid data structures, algorithms, and analytical problem-solving skills.?? Financial services or FinTech background.?? Experience with Cypress, Selenium, or Appium.?? ISTQB Certification.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.