Senior Software Development Engineer Test

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software provider in e-commerce is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer/SDET to own end-to-end test automation. This role involves designing and optimizing testing frameworks and collaborating closely with developers to enhance quality standards. The company offers a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Stock options in a high-growth startup

Private Health insurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience with designing and building E2E automation frameworks.
• Strong background in CI/CD processes and test environment management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain E2E testing framework.
• Manage auto-test environments, including CI/CD integration.
• Monitor and analyse test results, identifying issues.

Skills

Automation

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Playwright

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

Job description

Job Description

Say hello to the ecommerce OS.

Swap is a leading software provider dedicated to empowering e-commerce brands with innovative, data-driven solutions. Our cutting-edge platform helps online retailers optimise their operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where creativity and innovation thrive.

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET to take ownership of end-to-end (E2E) test automation and test environments. You will design, build and optimise our e2e test framework, ensure seamless CI/CD integration, and drive consistent standards for E2E testing across our teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain E2E testing framework
• Manage auto-test environments, including CI/CD integration, reporting, and data management
• Optimise test execution (parallelisation, containerisation, or other techniques) to improve efficiency and reliability
• Define and enforce standards for E2E test code, ensuring consistency and maintainability
• Collaborate with developers to share best practices and drive a culture of high-quality automation
• Monitor and analyse test results, identifying flakiness or performance bottlenecks and proposing solutions

Requirements

• Proven experience with designing and building E2E automation frameworks (Playwright highly )
• Strong background in CI/CD processes (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and test environment management
• Proficiency in programming (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or similar) to customise testing workflows
• Hands-on approach to optimising execution time, troubleshooting flakiness, and refining reporting methods
• Ability to collaborate with developers and clearly communicate standards, improvements, and test coverage gaps
• Attention to detail with a focus on creating reliable, scalable automation solutions

Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Stock options in a high-growth startup
• Private Health insurance
• Pension