SDET SME: AI-Native Testing & Quality Leader

Hitachi, Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalLogic is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to join our London-area delivery teams. The role focuses on building and extending AI-enabled testing strategies, automating test generation, and ensuring fast feedback across large codebases.

You will collaborate with squads to integrate modern testing tools and maintain high quality while delivery accelerates. Hybrid model offered with a focus on delivering robust, scalable tests for financial services and digital

Qualifications

• Strong quality engineering background with testing across unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end strategies.
• Hands-on experience with Claude Code or equivalent agentic CLI tooling for test automation and infrastructure.
• Experience with modern test frameworks (Jest, Playwright, Cypress, pytest) and AI tooling integration.
• Understanding of AI-native SDLC practices and testing evolution when code is AI-generated or augmented.
• Experience with test architecture at scale and maintaining fast feedback in large codebases.
• Ability to coach engineers on testing practices and shift quality left.

Responsibilities

• Assess the team’s current testing maturity and identify gaps in coverage and feedback loops.
• Design and implement AI-native testing strategies and generate test cases from requirements.
• Build Claude Code skills and subagents for automated test generation and test data management.
• Define quality gates within the AI-native SDLC for fast automated feedback.
• Embed testing practices through pairing, code reviews, and demonstrations.
• Create reusable testing patterns and templates for use across teams.
• Ensure AI-generated code meets quality standards and testing keeps pace with delivery.

Skills

Quality engineering

Test automation

Jest

Playwright

Cypress

pytest

AI tooling

Test strategy

Tools

Claude Code

agentic CLI tooling

Job description

GlobalLogic is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to join our London-area delivery teams. The role focuses on building and extending AI-enabled testing strategies, automating test generation, and ensuring fast feedback across large codebases.

You will collaborate with squads to integrate modern testing tools and maintain high quality while delivery accelerates. Hybrid model offered with a focus on delivering robust, scalable tests for financial services and digital