Automation Tester - (SDET - Software Developer Engineer In Test) Contract - Initial 2 months | Up to £450pd Outside IR35 Location: London (Hybrid) We're looking for an experienced Automation Tester / SDET to join a high-performing IT Business Applications team delivering critical systems at scale. You'll play a key role in shaping quality, driving automation and ensuring robust releases across a modern Azure-based technology stack. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys ownership, working closely with developers and building automation frameworks that make a real impact. What You'll Be Doing: Own testing strategy across Agile sprint teams Build and maintain automated test frameworks Ensure high-quality releases and protect production Work closely with developers and analysts during delivery Test complex data pipelines and migrations (ETL) Use Azure DevOps to manage test activity end to end What We're Looking For: Proven experience as an Automation Tester / SDET in Agile teams Strong manual testing background (system, UI, integration) Hands-on automation experience (e.g. Selenium) Strong SQL skills and experience validating data and migrations Experience with Azure DevOps and Azure-based data platforms Familiarity with Azure Synapse Analytics - understanding data warehousing concepts and testing strategies. Nice to Have Performance testing experience Exposure to Python, Machine Learning, Dynamics CRM or Microsoft platforms If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, or you'd like to know more, please apply directly.