SDET

Veriforce; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Healthcare plan

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Learning & development

Job summary

Veriforce is hiring an SDET to deliver reliable SaaS solutions. You’ll design and execute manual, automated, and performance tests, validate APIs, and embed testing into CI/CD. Remote-first with 1 day/month in Cardiff; hybrid policy with 3 days in office is noted elsewhere.

You’ll shape test plans, automate with Playwright, and apply AI/ML to improve coverage and analytics. You’ll collaborate with developers, DevOps, and stakeholders, and mentor teammates while advancing testing practices and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software testing with automation experience.
• Hands-on with Playwright or Cypress and CI/CD integration.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies and test design.
• Interest in applying AI/ML to testing.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop comprehensive test plans with scrum teams.
• Design, document, and maintain functional, integration, security, and performance test cases.
• Perform manual testing, log defects in Jira, and collaborate with developers for resolution.
• Build and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright.
• Validate APIs and data flows with Postman and SQL queries.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Apply AI/ML-driven testing for intelligent test generation and analytics.
• Conduct load, stress, and scalability testing to identify bottlenecks.
• Coordinate and facilitate UAT sessions with stakeholders.

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

SDET

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cardiff, UK

Reporting To: QA Manager

Description

**This role is primarily remote with the expectation of 1 day a month visit to the Cardiff office**

At Veriforce, we help companies in high-risk industries keep their people, worksites, and supply chains safe and compliant. As a global leader in contractor and supply chain risk management, our SaaS platform simplifies contractor onboarding, credentialing, and compliance while providing powerful analytics and insights. Beyond software, we offer expert support, training, and consulting so our clients can operate with confidence.

Together, we’re making workplaces safer every day.

We're hiring an SDET to help deliver reliable, high-quality SaaS solutions at Veriforce. You’ll design and execute manual, automated, and performance tests, validate APIs and integrations, and embed testing into CI/CD pipelines. Leveraging AI/ML for smarter test coverage, you’ll identify issues early, drive continuous improvement, and ensure scalability and security. Collaborating with developers, DevOps, and stakeholders, you’ll play a vital role in delivering seamless, customer-focused solutions while mentoring team members and enhancing testing practices.

What that means day to day

• Define and develop comprehensive test plans in collaboration with scrum teams.
• Design, document, and maintain functional, integration, security, and performance test cases.
• Perform manual testing, log defects inJira, and collaborate with developers for resolution.
• Build and maintain automated test scripts Playwright.
• ValidateAPIsand data flows with tools such asPostmanandSQL queriesto ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Integrate automated tests intoCI/CD pipelines(e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) for continuous quality feedback.
• ApplyAI/ML-driven testingfor intelligent test generation, prioritization, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.
• Conduct load, stress, and scalability testing to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Coordinate and facilitateUATsessions with stakeholders to validate business requirements.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Background: Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, with 5+ years in software testing (including 2+ years in automation).
• Automation Skills: Hands‑on experience withPlaywright or Cypressand integrating automation intoCI/CD pipelines.
• Testing Expertise: Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and best practices, with the ability to design clear and effective test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Innovation: Experience or keen interest in applyingAI/MLfor smarter testing, predictive analytics, or AI‑assisted coding.
• Tools & Process: Proficiency withJira, TestRail, and working in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Mindset: Analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a growth mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality results.

What you'll get in return

We have a hybrid workplace policy, where you will work from the office 3 days per week.

We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer:

Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits

• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Generous annual leave, with the option to buy additional days
• Healthcare Plan
• Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Future Planning

• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life Assurance – 3X base salary
• Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
• LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development

Interested but don’t feel you meet all the requirements?

Our recruitment team assesses and reviews all applications against the role and business needs. We believe in people having transferable and soft skills and want you to know that we do consider where an individual might not meet all the criteria, but have the aptitude and capability, nonetheless. Our priority is to ensure we set people up for success. We will make a final call based on our determining whether we can offer the necessary support to upskill or provide the developmental support needed for you to get the best out of this opportunity with us!

Bring Your Whole Self to Work.

We are proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.

What you can expect if you apply:

• A response to your application within 15 working days
• An interview process consisting of:
  • An initial discovery call with the recruiter
  • A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams
  • Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.