Software developer in test – Javascript

Propel London; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth communications scale-up in London is seeking a Senior SDET specializing in JavaScript. In this role, you will shape the testing strategy, design contract tests, and mentor team members. The position requires over 5 years of software test development experience, with a strong understanding of JavaScript, Selenium, and Cypress. Offering a salary between £60k and £110k, this role follows a hybrid model requiring 2 days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software test development.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of Selenium and Cypress.

Responsibilities

• Help Shape Test Strategy for the testing team.
• Identify the right kind of tests for each level of the testing pyramid.
• Pair with developers in designing contract tests.
• Provide suggestions to improve Automation and test processes.
• Develop and maintain shared testing libraries.
• Participate in team planning.
• Help improve automation frameworks.
• Provide mentorship and training to other team members.
• Conduct code reviews.
• Document automation frameworks, tools, and infrastructure.

Skills

Software test development

JavaScript

Selenium

Cypress

Tools

CI/CD

Testing library family and packages

Contract testing

Job description

Job Description

You Will

• Help Shape Test Strategy for the testing team.
• Identify the right kind of tests for each level of the testing pyramid.
• Pair with developers in designing contract tests for both consumer and producer.
• Provide suggestions to improve Automation and test processes.
• Develop and maintain shared testing libraries.
• Participate in team planning.
• Help improve automation frameworks.
• Provide mentorship, training, and support to other team members.
• Conduct code reviews.
• Document automation frameworks, tools, and infrastructure.

About you

As a senior SDET for this scale-up communications SaaS business, you will have a variety of skills to succeed in the role.

• 5+ years in software test development.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of Selenium and Cypress.

Bonus:

• Experience with contract testing.
• Experience with testing library family and packages.
• Understanding of micro front-end architectures.
• Knowledge of network principles.
• Experience with CI/CD.

As a Senior SDET - JavaScript, working for this high-growth communications scale-up, you can earn approximately £60k - £110k plus a range of benefits. The role is based in London with a hybrid model (2 days a week in the office).