We're seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a high-performing technology team requiring Security Clearance. This role involves building and maintaining robust automation frameworks, contributing to high-quality software delivery, and promoting best practices in test automation and agile development.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with product and development teams to define acceptance criteria and test coverage for each story.
* Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks using Java.
* Perform exploratory and automated testing across all phases of development.
* Work with developers to create and test stubs, mocks, and integration points.
* Ensure traceability and visibility of test progress and quality metrics.
* Contribute to Agile ceremonies, retrospectives, and planning sessions, championing test best practices.
* Provide test assurance against defined acceptance and non-functional requirements.
* Support CI/CD integration and continuous improvement of testing processes.
Required Skills & Experience
* 5+ years' experience as an SDET or Automation Engineer.
* Strong knowledge of Java (OOP, SOLID principles) and ability to build coded test frameworks.
* Experience with RESTAssured and API Testing.
* Familiarity with SQL / RDBMS and Integration Testing.
* Hands‑on with Git / GitLab, Gradle, Jenkins, and SonarQube.
* Experience with JUnit, Cucumber (TDD/BDD), and Postman for debugging and exploratory testing.
* Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously.
Nice to Have
* Contract Testing experience using Pact framework.
* Knowledge of Spring Framework and WireMock.
* Familiarity with Linux command line and scripting.
* Experience with mocks, stubs, DevOps tooling, and Agile test strategy design.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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