Software Developer in Test (SDET)

Korn Ferry; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry in London is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Test to drive automated testing across data pipelines and APIs in a hybrid environment.

You will design scalable test solutions using Java, testing frameworks, and cloud-native architectures, embedding TDD/BDD across the lifecycle while collaborating with developers and DevOps to continuously improve quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing automated test solutions for complex data pipelines.
• Strong Java testing skills and experience with testing frameworks.
• Proficient in REST API testing and end-to-end validation.
• Hands-on with Databricks data pipelines and Azure cloud.
• Familiarity with TDD/BDD practices and CI/CD integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for end-to-end testing.
• Implement API tests for RESTful services to validate functionality and performance.
• Evaluate data pipelines on Databricks for accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to promote TDD/BDD throughout development.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to enable continuous delivery.
• Ensure scalable test solutions in Azure cloud architectures.

Skills

Java testing

Test automation

REST API testing

TDD/BDD

Data pipelines

F2B testing

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Databricks

Azure Cloud

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Software Developer in Test - Java & Cloud Automation to join our team in London in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will ensure the quality and reliability of complex data pipelines and APIs through cutting-edge automation practices. You'll leverage your expertise in Java, testing frameworks, and cloud-native architectures to design and implement scalable test solutions, while collaborating closely with developers to embed TDD/BDD across the life cycle.,

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools for end-to-end (F2B) testing
• Implement API testing for RESTful services to validate functionality, robustness and performance
• Evaluate and validate data pipelines on Databricks for accuracy and consistency
• Collaborate with engineering teams to drive TDD/BDD adoption throughout development
• Contribute to and optimize CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to enable continuous delivery
• Ensure scalable test solutions within Azure-based cloud architectures
  Strong proficiency in Java programming with a focus on automated testing
• Solid knowledge of TDD/BDD methodologies and related frameworks
• Experience in testing RESTful APIs and complex integration workflows
• Familiarity with data pipelines and F2B testing approaches
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud, Databricks and GitLab CI/CD (highly beneficial)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a keen eye for quality and detail

Nice to Have

• Experience testing large-scale, distributed systems
• Knowledge of containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with performance and reliability testing tools