Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Willis Towers Watson; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior SDET to enhance the quality of Azure SaaS solutions tailored for insurance clients. The candidate must possess solid QA architecture skills, automation-first advocacy, and expertise in tools like RestSharp and Selenium. Responsibilities include designing QA frameworks, implementing quality management systems, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage through collaboration and strategic planning. This role supports a hybrid working environment promoting inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a quality-focused environment.
• Experience in leading end-to-end QA lifecycle in SaaS integration projects.
• Strong advocacy for best QA practices and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement QA framework from scratch.
• Implement a SaaS focused Quality Management System.
• Maintain automated API testing and collaborate on test coverage.

Skills

QA architecture experience

Automation principles

Proficiency in Azure

Strong programming skills in C#

Performance testing with JMeter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

RestSharp

Postman

Newman

Selenium

Datadog

Azure Load Test

Job description

• Showcase innovative QA architecture skills by designing and implementing QA framework from scratch for a complete front end & back end integrated project.
• Collaborate with QA lead & implement a SaaS focused Quality Management System in Azure based project.
• Implement and maintain automated API testing using RestSharp, Postman, and Newman.
• Successfully achieve business value outcomes by acting on QA KPIs identified by the QA Lead.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage for the integrated SaaS applications.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting ideas and persuading them to adopt best practices.

  We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior SDET to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and reliability of our Azure SaaS solutions for the insurance clients. The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical background, demonstrated leadership abilities, and a proven track record of thriving in a quality-focused environment., QA architecture experience in setting up frameworks from scratch.

• Proficiency in Azure concepts and fundamentals.
• Strong advocate of automation first principles.
• Expertise in JavaScript and RestSharp.
• Experience is reading tests in Newman.
• Strong programming skills in C# & Selenium.
• Experience in leading end-to-end QA lifecycle in a SaaS integration project.
• Familiarity with IaC testing with Pulumi.
• Performance and load testing experience with JMeter and Azure Load Test.
• Experience with application monitoring tools such as Datadog or equivalent.
• Experience with contract testing.
• Strategic foresight with the ability to anticipate risks and develop proactive mitigation plans., E2E experience working in an Azure project, especially with a strong emphasis on Quality Assurance measures & best practices, will be very beneficial.
• AZ 900 certification is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

  At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.