Software Developer in Test

Lorien; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien is recruiting a Software Developer in Test to join a specialist team delivering and evolving critical digital services for a key public sector client. The role focuses on building automated testing frameworks, supporting CI/CD, and enhancing quality engineering across a complex stakeholder environment.

The position of Software Developer in Test (SDET) is based in Glasgow, predominantly remote with occasional travel, and runs until 31 March 2028 with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as Software Developer in Test, SDET or Test Automation Engineer.
• Strong experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Experience with Playwright and/or Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience using BDD tooling incl. Gherkin and Cucumber.
• Experience building/maintaining automated tests in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
• Strong Linux experience; AWS-based environments.
• Experience with MariaDB, MySQL/AWS Aurora.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Experience automating Acceptance and Regression testing for web apps.
• Experience in government/public sector environments and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated testing frameworks and test suites.
• Support CI/CD processes and improve quality engineering practices.
• Ensure delivery of secure, high-quality software across complex environments.
• Collaborate with Agile/SCRUM teams and stakeholders.

Job description

Software Developer in Test – £450 Outside IR35

Lorien is supporting a key public sector client in the recruitment of an experienced Software Developer in Test to join a specialist team helping deliver and evolve critical digital services. This role will focus on building and maintaining automated testing frameworks, supporting CI/CD processes, improving quality engineering practices and assuring the successful delivery of secure, high-quality software solutions across a complex stakeholder environment.

Title: Software Developer in Test (SDET)

Duration: Until March 31st 2028 (potential extensions)

Location: Glasgow (Predominantly Remote with occasional travel to office)

Essential Skills, Competences, Experience and Relevant Qualifications

• Significant experience working as a Software Developer in Test, Test Automation Engineer or SDET.
• Strong experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Experience with Playwright and/or Selenium WebDriver test automation.
• Experience using BDD tooling including Gherkin and Cucumber.
• Experience building and maintaining automated tests within CI/CD pipelines, specifically GitHub Actions.
• Strong experience working within Linux environments.
• Experience working in AWS-based environments.
• Experience with MariaDB, Oracle, MySQL and/or AWS Aurora databases.
• Experience writing and maintaining MySQL scripts.
• Strong understanding of quality engineering best practices and test automation strategies.
• Experience working collaboratively within Agile/SCRUM teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience identifying risks, resolving technical issues and continuously improving testing processes.
• Experience supporting releases and ensuring software quality throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Experience automating Acceptance Testing for web applications.
• Experience automating Regression Testing for web applications.
• Experience working within government or public sector environments.
• Understanding of governance, auditability and accountability requirements within secure environments.