Principal SDET (All genders)

Entain / GVC Holdings; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sports betting and gaming is seeking a Principal SDET to lead the testing lifecycle of complex projects. This role offers the chance to innovate and enhance automation frameworks while guiding a team of Software Developers in Test. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring quality and efficiency across multiple squads, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about technology and testing. Join a forward-thinking company that values talent and offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to support your growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Regular bonus

Healthcare support

ShareSave scheme

Great development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Advanced in at least one modern programming language such as C#, JAVA, or Python.
• Experience in creating Test Automation Frameworks and comprehensive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Enhance automation code structure and framework for maintainability and execution speed.
• Lead the design and code review process for test automation.

Skills

C#

Java

Python

Test Automation Frameworks

Test Management

User Acceptance Testing

IT Risk Management

Troubleshooting

Linux Commands

Systems Testing

Job description

Company Description

The world of sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment is evolving, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first, we’re delivering exciting, engaging, and entertaining experiences to more users than ever before.

We're pushing boundaries to take the lead—through innovation, cutting-edge technology, and, most importantly, with talented people like you. When you join Entain, it’s your game. Let’s win together.

Job Description

As a Principal SDET, you will take ownership of the complete testing lifecycle of highly complex projects or features, encompassing test design, automation development, and production monitoring (including crashes and any production-related issues) across multiple squads of the trading department.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will provide guidance to multiple Software Developers in Test (SDET) within the department and be directly involved in testing the most challenging projects.

Are you ready to be part of our journey to be crowned the undisputed champions of the sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment industry?

Key Responsibilities:

• Significantly enhance automation code structure and framework or design and implement from scratch, focusing on improving maintainability, execution speed, and coverage.
• Engage in writing, co-writing, and reviewing test design and plan documentation.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in a specific technology area while maintaining an understanding of how related systems interact with their technology stack.
• Lead Proof of Concepts (POCs) for new languages or frameworks within your technical focus area.
• Lead the design and code review process for test automation, actively seeking and providing constructive criticism.
• Possess a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Ensure that their squad or multiple squads maintain robust documentation and records detailing the evolution of test design, architecture, and product over time.
• Ensure predictability, quality, and efficiency in their squad's delivery or deliveries of multiple squads they oversee.
• Prioritize and address maintenance and technical debt within the automation framework.
• Escalate challenges outside their control that impact their squad's or multiple squads' delivery.

Qualifications

• Advanced level in at least one modern programming language such as C#, JAVA, or Python.
• Experience in creating Test Automation Frameworks and comprehensive reporting of test results.
• Experience leading testing of large projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies, coordinating with tech and non-tech teams.
• Advanced in Test Management to ensure high-quality testing activities.
• Advanced in Test Strategy, outlining testing approaches during the software development cycle.
• Proficient in Test Designing, analyzing potential impacts of features across software and hardware.
• Advanced in User Acceptance Testing, the final testing phase conducted by users or clients.
• Advanced in IT Risk Management to mitigate threats and reduce vulnerabilities.
• Proficient in Troubleshooting issues in various systems, devices, or processes.
• Expertise in Linux commands and database queries.
• Advanced in Systems Testing on fully integrated systems to evaluate compliance with requirements.

Additional Information

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package and support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Depending on your role and location, benefits may include:

• A regular bonus
• Healthcare support
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
• Great development opportunities
• Wellbeing support, and more

Beyond this, you'll have opportunities for recognition, joining a talented and inclusive community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

If you need adjustments or accommodations during recruitment, please contact us.

At Entain, we do what's right. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive future for our people and the wider industry. We value and respect everyone's individuality.

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.