🚀 Senior SDET - Automation | Leadership | Strategy
📍 Location: Fully Remote (UK & Ireland)
💼 Type: Full-Time | Permanent
🏢 Industry: FinTech / Payments
💰 Salary: £60,000 or €72,000 + Bonus
🌟 Level: Senior | Hands-On
Be the technical driver behind a product-led transformation.
ViVA Tech Talent are hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to shape and scale test automation from the ground up, driving quality and velocity across a cutting-edge payments platform used by thousands of merchants globally.
You’ll lead strategy, design frameworks, and influence engineering culture — with the freedom to experiment, iterate, and own impactful outcomes.
🌟 Why This Role Stands Out
* Greenfield Opportunity: Design and build automation from scratch across UI, API, and backend systems.
* Tech-First Culture: Work with empowered engineers in small, outcome-driven teams — no red tape.
* Global Impact: Support mission-critical features used across international markets.
* Career Growth: Mentorship, leadership pathways, and full autonomy to shape your role.
🛠️ What You’ll Do
* Architect robust, scalable automation solutions across the SDLC.
* Drive CI/CD excellence, Shift Left practices, BDD/TDD, and performance testing.
* Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to bake in quality at every stage.
* Influence roadmap decisions with actionable insights and automation metrics.
✅ What You Bring
* 5–7+ years in automation testing (SDET/SET/QA Automation).
* Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or Python, plus frameworks like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, REST Assured.
* Experience building automation strategies across frontend, backend, APIs.
* Deep knowledge of CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) and cloud-native environments.
* Strong communication skills and a passion for coaching or technical leadership.
What You’ll Get
* 💰 £60,000 or €72,000 + bonus
* 🏖️ Unlimited holiday policy
* 🏠 Remote working with £500 home setup budget + monthly broadband support
* 🛠️ Cutting-edge equipment (Mac/PC, dual monitors, accessories)
* 📚 Learning & development budget, tuition reimbursement, career advancement
* 💚 Pension, healthcare, and wellbeing benefits
* 🤝 An amazing, inclusive engineering culture that values autonomy and trust
📩 Apply Now - Join the Future of SDET
Are you ready to lead automation and scalability in one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs?
📧 Contact Orla at orla@vivatechtalent.com
📎 Or apply directly via LinkedIn – don’t miss this opportunity!