Software Dev Engineer, Test

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Design Engineer in Test, where you'll create innovative frameworks and tools to ensure product quality. This role combines software design and testing, allowing you to write code that automates product verification. You'll engage in both manual and automated testing, contributing to the development of extensive testing strategies. Your analytical skills will be crucial as you design and build automated test frameworks, ensuring the highest standards of quality. If you're looking to evolve your skills in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of core development experience as a Software Engineer.
• Understanding of computer science fundamentals and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Design and build automated test frameworks for development cycles.
• Perform manual testing covering all functionalities as a prelude to automation.

Skills

Software Development

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

QA Methodologies

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Automation Tools

Testing Frameworks

Job description

A Software Design Engineer in Test (SDET) at Amazon is a developer responsible for creating frameworks and tools to test products. This unique and challenging role offers the opportunity to design and develop extensive testing tools, combining software design engineering with software test engineering. You will write code that automatically verifies product functionality and identifies issues, often writing more code than the developers themselves. We encourage you to continuously evolve and improve your skills.

Key job responsibilities

1. Design and build automated test frameworks and test suites for development and testing cycles.
2. Use innovative test technologies to develop testing strategies for products.
3. Participate in design and code inspections.
4. Perform manual testing covering all functionalities of services as a prelude to automation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Computer Science from a reputed institution with 5+ years of core development experience as a Software Engineer.
• Understanding of computer science fundamentals and data structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to write clean, efficient code quickly.
• Understanding of QA methodologies, lifecycle, and processes.
• Experience in developing testing frameworks and automation tools is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills across functions and management levels in both formal and informal settings.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to track multiple test executions and synthesize results.
• Experience working with distributed, global teams.
• Creativity and initiative to enhance product test coverage and effectiveness.

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Posted dates: Various dates in 2025, with recent updates.

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