Senior/Lead SDET - Software Development Engineer in Test

Sanderson Recruitment; Bristol; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior/Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for a critical systems integration project. This role involves enhancing test automation scripts and collaborating with offshore teams to automate customer account closures as part of a digital transformation initiative.

Qualifications

• Strong ETL testing experience in data-focused environments.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting.
• Previous experience in financial services, ideally banking.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing and developing existing test automation scripts.
• Supporting the wider team, including offshore resources.

Skills

ETL Testing

Test Automation

Collaboration

Tools

Python

SQL

PySpark

Job description

Senior/Lead SDET

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 3 months initially, potential 3 month extension
• Rate: c£450/day (via umbrella company)

Sanderson are working with a leading financial services provider on a critical systems integration project aimed at automating the closure of customer accounts. This initiative forms part of a broader digital transformation programme within the bank.

We are seeking a hands-on Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong ETL and systems integration testing experience. You'll be working alongside an established testing function, enhancing and developing existing test automation scripts, and supporting the wider team - including offshore resources.

Key Requirements:

• Strong ETL testing experience in data-focused environments
• Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting
• Ability to work collaboratively with offshore teams
• Previous experience in financial services, ideally banking
• Leadership or previous mentoring experience (nice to have)

Tech Stack:

• Python, PySpark
• SQL (data validation, transformation logic)

Reasonable Adjustments: We understand that there are a wide range of reasons that you may require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process- please let us know in your application how we can best support you.