Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Java & Selenium)

TieTalent; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to design and maintain automated testing frameworks. You will play a key role in building enterprise-level testing solutions and integrating best practices within the Agile framework. The position offers a competitive salary of £65-75k and the opportunity to work on impactful cleantech projects in a supportive team environment based in central London with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in test automation with Java as your primary language.
• Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and BDD practices.
• Proven experience in CI/CD automation using Jenkins.
• Performance testing skills with JMeter.
• Experience in testing APIs (REST/SOAP) and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated Java test frameworks.
• Build and manage Selenium WebDriver test suites with Cucumber and BDD.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.
• Conduct performance testing with JMeter.
• Test REST/SOAP APIs and microservices.

Skills

Test automation with Java

Selenium WebDriver

Cucumber

BDD practices

CI/CD using Jenkins

Performance testing with JMeter

API testing (REST/SOAP)

AWS knowledge

SQL/database experience

Job description

Overview

Uneek have partnered with a leading energy company who provide cutting-edge cleantech solutions in their search for a Senior SDET to join their team. Their mission is to help utilities transition to a more sustainable, customer-focused future.

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Java & Selenium) – you will design and maintain robust test frameworks, build enterprise-level automated testing solutions for complex platforms in the utilities sector, integrate QA from day one in Agile sprints, and drive best practices across the SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated Java test frameworks for APIs, web services, and large-scale enterprise apps.
• Build and manage Selenium WebDriver test suites with Cucumber and BDD.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, embedding automation into every stage.
• Conduct performance testing with JMeter.
• Test REST/SOAP APIs and microservices, ensuring speed, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other engineers to deliver quality at speed.
• Mentor junior testers and foster a culture of excellence.

You’ll need

• 5+ years’ experience in test automation with Java as your primary language.
• Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and BDD practices.
• Proven experience in CI/CD automation using Jenkins.
• Performance testing skills with JMeter.
• Experience in testing APIs (REST/SOAP) and microservices.
• AWS knowledge and SQL/database experience.
• A collaborative, detail-focused, and proactive approach to problem-solving.

What we offer

This is a great time to join an exciting company and work on impactful cleantech projects with global reach. They offer hybrid working with 2 days per week in central London, you will work with a supportive, passionate team and culture built on respect, innovation, and continuous improvement. On offer is a basic salary of £65-75k DOE and an enhanced benefits package.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet