Senior Software Developer in Test

Ten10; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days of Annual Leave

Employer-matched pension contributions

Comprehensive health benefits

Subsidized gym memberships

Season ticket loans

Social events

Tailored training opportunities

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Test who will design and implement innovative automation testing solutions. The role includes leading small teams of testers and influencing best practices within quality assurance strategies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Agile environments and proficiency in automation tools like Playwright, Selenium, and Jenkins. Competitive benefits including flexible work arrangements, training opportunities, and comprehensive health coverage are offered.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for SC clearance.
• Significant experience in Agile environments like SCRUM or Kanban.
• Proven expertise in automation testing with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement automation frameworks and testing solutions.
• Lead and mentor small teams of automation testers.
• Take ownership of QA strategies and influence testing best practices.

Skills

Automation testing

Agile environments

Strong communication skills

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

RestAssured

Jenkins

GitLab CI

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About the Role

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow. As a Senior Software Developer in Test, you’ll:

• Work with our clients to design, build, and implement cutting-edge automation frameworks and testing solutions.
• Lead and mentor small teams of automation testers, providing guidance and technical direction.
• Take ownership of QA strategies, influencing testing best practices.
• Play a client-facing role, ensuring our solutions align with their business needs.

What We’re Looking For

We know great talent comes in many forms. If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you!

• Eligibility for SC clearance.
• Significant experience in Agile environments (e.g., SCRUM, Kanban).
• Proven expertise in automation testing, with hands-on experience using tools like Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or RestAssured.
• Strong knowledge of integration testing and automation frameworks.
• Experience leading small teams of testers and contributing to the overall QA strategy.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter, Gatling, K6 or Neoload.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Bonus Points for:

• Previous experience in a consultancy environment.
• Hands-on coding experience in additional languages like Python, Ruby, Scala, PHP, or C++.

Why Ten10?

At Ten10, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies for Quality Engineering, Software Testing, RPA, and DevOps. We bring together exceptional talent to deliver innovative solutions that help our clients release software faster and with confidence.

• Exciting Projects: Collaborate on challenging, impactful projects with a wide range of industries—from finance to government and beyond.
• Career Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities to help you reach your goals.
• Team Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working lets you balance work and life.

What’s in It for You?

Here’s what you can expect:

• 25 Days of Annual Leave: Plus 1 extra day every year for the first three years, with a holiday buying scheme.
• Pension Plan: Employer-matched contributions up to 5%.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, optical, and alternative therapies.
• Fitness Support: Subsidized gym memberships and a bike-to-work scheme.
• Commuter Benefits: Season ticket loans to make travel easier.
• Flexible Work Model: Hybrid working that fits your lifestyle.
• Social Events: From annual kick-offs and Christmas parties to team socials and sporting events, we love celebrating success together.
• Training & Development: Tailored learning opportunities and full support for certifications to keep your skills sharp.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Let’s Build the Future Together

We’re on the lookout for passionate, talented individuals who are ready to make an impact. Whether you’re an experienced automation tester or a developer with a flair for QA, we want to hear from you.