Ruby SDET: BDD-Driven Automation & QA Engineer

scrumconnect ltd; Jersey Marine; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Ltd in Wales is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who blends software engineering with strong test automation. You will design and maintain automated test frameworks using Ruby and Gherkin, develop acceptance tests, and collaborate with devs, product owners, and QA to ensure product quality, security, accessibility, and performance.

You will write scalable, maintainable automation code, maintain the Performance Test Pack, and participate in code reviews to

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Ruby.
• Hands-on experience with Gherkin and BDD frameworks (eg, Cucumber).
• Good understanding of scripting languages and automation best practices.
• Knowledge of software engineering principles, design patterns, and clean code practices.
• Experience in Accessibility and Security testing.
• Familiarity with performance testing concepts and maintaining performance test suites.
• Ability to write scalable, maintainable, and reusable automation code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Ruby and Gherkin (BDD).
• Create readable, maintainable test automation scripts using Ruby-based frameworks.
• Develop automated acceptance tests that verify business requirements.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA to automate test scenarios using BDD.
• Ensure Accessibility and Security testing standards are met in automation.
• Maintain Performance Test Pack to support engineering teams.
• Support automation for Use Case 6 and other functional test scenarios.
• Continuously improve test automation frameworks, coding standards, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and improve overall software quality.

Skills

Ruby programming

Gherkin

BDD frameworks

Automation scripting

Accessibility testing

Security testing

Performance testing

Design patterns

Tools

Cucumber

Job description

Scrumconnect Ltd in Wales is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who blends software engineering with strong test automation. You will design and maintain automated test frameworks using Ruby and Gherkin, develop acceptance tests, and collaborate with devs, product owners, and QA to ensure product quality, security, accessibility, and performance.

You will write scalable, maintainable automation code, maintain the Performance Test Pack, and participate in code reviews to