Senior Engineer in Test

LinuxRecruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Greater London is seeking a passionate engineer to champion quality-first solutions in software testing and automation. This role involves engaging with product and engineering teams, advocating automated testing techniques, and developing new tests for web/mobile frontends and APIs. The ideal candidate has experience in Java-heavy environments and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Java-heavy environments with various testing tools.
• Positioned closely next to the development team, exposed to production code.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation.

Responsibilities

• Engage with your squad and broader team to craft maintainable software systems.
• Advocate for automated testing techniques and lead on quality.
• Define and implement testing and automation strategies.
• Develop new tests and tools for web/mobile frontends and backend APIs.
• Identify challenges in automated test execution for faster feedback.
• Take ownership of the software delivery lifecycle.
• Own core areas of the product and engineering stacks.

Skills

Software testing

Automation

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Are you a seasoned and passionate engineer with deep expertise in software testing and automation? Do you have a strong desire to champion quality-first solutions and drive innovation in a dynamic environment? In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and resilience of our software systems. Be part of the team and contribute to our culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Engage with your squad and the broader product and engineering team to craft software systems that are maintainable, testable, highly observable, and resilient.
• Advocate for automated testing techniques, bringing a deep understanding of trade‑offs and the value of various approaches.
• Lead and advise on quality throughout the design, architecture, and development process, defining and promoting new principles, practices, and patterns.
• Define and implement streamlined testing and automation strategies to ensure efficient, thorough testing processes.
• Develop new tests and tools for both web/mobile frontends and backend APIs/services.
• Identify and overcome challenges in automated test execution and deliver the fastest possible feedback through continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of the software delivery lifecycle, including release automation and production observability.
• Own one or more core areas of the product and engineering stacks, delivering value iteratively.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Java‑heavy environments with a variety of testing tools.
• Positioned closely next to the development team and exposed to production code.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation.

Apply

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