SDET: Build Robust Python Automation & Frameworks

Humand Talent Ltd.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Humand Talent Ltd. is helping a client in Oxford recruit a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their growing engineering team. The role focuses on Python-based test automation, enhancing speed, reliability and maintainability, and shaping QA approaches.

You will own and evolve the automation framework, work with Selenium/Playwright, mentor peers, and impact CI/CD and test reporting. This is a hands-on, development-focused position in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python for developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright or similar).
• Knowledge of BDD tools such as Behave and design patterns for scalable test suites.
• Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Python-based automation framework to improve speed and reliability.
• Investigate flaky tests and performance bottlenecks to stabilize tests.
• Shape automation architecture, coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineers to expand automation coverage and CI/CD integration.

Skills

Python

Selenium

Playwright

Behave

Automation design

CI/CD

Git

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Behave

GitLab CI

Docker

Job description

Humand Talent Ltd. is helping a client in Oxford recruit a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their growing engineering team. The role focuses on Python-based test automation, enhancing speed, reliability and maintainability, and shaping QA approaches.

You will own and evolve the automation framework, work with Selenium/Playwright, mentor peers, and impact CI/CD and test reporting. This is a hands-on, development-focused position in a collaborative environment.