Software Development Engineer in Test

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job Description:

Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to support the delivery of high-quality software solutions through robust test automation, quality engineering practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated testing solutions to support both functional and non-functional testing requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance scalable automation frameworks across API, integration, and user interface testing layers.
• Collaborate closely with software development teams to ensure solutions are testable, maintainable, and aligned with quality standards.
• Define and contribute to test strategies for new features and platform enhancements.
• Execute automated and manual testing activities across the software development lifecycle.
• Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices through automated test execution and reporting.
• Analyse test results, identify defects, and work with technical teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Promote quality engineering best practices and contribute to ongoing improvements in testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Participate actively within Agile delivery teams, supporting sprint planning, refinement, and quality assurance activities.
• Produce clear and transparent reporting on test coverage, quality metrics, and testing outcomes.

Experience Required

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a Software Development Engineer in Test, Automation Engineer, or similar quality engineering role.
• Strong hands-on development experience using Java.
• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Experience delivering automated testing solutions across API, integration, regression, and user interface testing.
• Demonstrable experience contributing to test strategy development and automation planning.
• Strong understanding of Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies and automated testing principles.
• Experience working within Agile software delivery environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build processes.
• Strong database testing experience, including SQL-based validation and data verification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with automation technologies such as Selenium, Cucumber, Serenity, Rest Assured, or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of Maven, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, or comparable development and deployment tools.
• Experience testing RESTful and SOAP-based services.
• Familiarity with software quality metrics, code quality tools, and quality gate implementation.
• Previous experience within financial services or other highly regulated environments.
• Exposure to OCR technologies, quotation platforms, or enterprise business applications.
• Additional language skills would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of modern software delivery and release management practices.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent third-level qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Relevant testing, quality assurance, or Agile certifications would be advantageous.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your updated CV.