Lead Java SDET

Understanding Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electronic communications is seeking a Lead Java SDET to join their dynamic team. You will manage and mentor a team of SDETs while driving automation strategies for complex software systems, all within an Agile environment. This role offers the chance to shape the future of automation engineering with a focus on high-quality testing practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and managing small technical teams.
• Strong background in automation testing and test framework design.
• Clear communication skills and collaborative in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of SDETs, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Drive test automation strategies and team planning for complex software systems.
• Advocate Agile best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Java

Test Automation

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Selenium WebDriver

RESTful APIs Testing

Performance Testing

Job description

Lead Java SDET - Automation | Agile | Leadership

Join an industry leader delivering cloud-based solutions for electronic communications archiving, compliance, supervision, and discovery - trusted by top-tier financial institutions and other regulated sectors worldwide as they look for a Lead Java SDET to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a small team of SDETs, including recruitment and onboarding
• Mentor junior and senior SDETs to grow their technical and testing capabilities
• Drive test automation strategies and team planning for complex software systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally to document and maintain scalable automation frameworks
• Advocate Agile best practices throughout the development lifecycle
• Provide training sessions on automation tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies

Technical Requirements:

• Strong coding skills in Java
• Hands-on experience with:
• Selenium WebDriver for UI automation
• JMeter for performance testing
• RESTful APIs testing
• Agile/Scrum methodologies

What You Bring:

• Proven experience leading/managing small technical teams
• Strong background in automation testing and test framework design
• Clear communication skills and a passion for knowledge sharing
• Ability to work collaboratively in Agile, fast-paced environments

Take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the future of automation engineering in a mission-critical domain.