Software Development Engineer In Test

scrumconnect ltd; Jersey Marine; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Ltd in Wales is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who blends software engineering with strong test automation. You will design and maintain automated test frameworks using Ruby and Gherkin, develop acceptance tests, and collaborate with devs, product owners, and QA to ensure product quality, security, accessibility, and performance.

You will write scalable, maintainable automation code, maintain the Performance Test Pack, and participate in code reviews to

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Ruby.
• Hands-on experience with Gherkin and BDD frameworks (eg, Cucumber).
• Good understanding of scripting languages and automation best practices.
• Knowledge of software engineering principles, design patterns, and clean code practices.
• Experience in Accessibility and Security testing.
• Familiarity with performance testing concepts and maintaining performance test suites.
• Ability to write scalable, maintainable, and reusable automation code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Ruby and Gherkin (BDD).
• Create readable, maintainable test automation scripts using Ruby-based frameworks.
• Develop automated acceptance tests that verify business requirements.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA to automate test scenarios using BDD.
• Ensure Accessibility and Security testing standards are met in automation.
• Maintain Performance Test Pack to support engineering teams.
• Support automation for Use Case 6 and other functional test scenarios.
• Continuously improve test automation frameworks, coding standards, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and improve overall software quality.

Skills

Ruby programming

Gherkin

BDD frameworks

Automation scripting

Accessibility testing

Security testing

Performance testing

Design patterns

Tools

Cucumber

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who combines strong software engineering fundamentals with expertise in test automation. The ideal candidate is a software engineer who writes high-quality test code to validate that product acceptance criteria are fully met while ensuring quality, security, accessibility, and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Ruby and Gherkin (BDD) following established coding standards and guidelines.
• Create readable, maintainable, and reusable test automation scripts using Ruby-based frameworks. ("Looks like Ruby, feels like Ruby.")
• Develop automated acceptance tests that verify business requirements and demonstrate that acceptance criteria are satisfied.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to define and automate test scenarios using Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
• Ensure applications meet Accessibility and Security testing standards as part of the automated testing strategy.
• Maintain and enhance the local, unofficial Performance Test Pack to support engineering teams. (Note: This complements, but does not replace, the organization's formal performance testing plan.)
• Support automation for Use Case 6 and other functional test scenarios as required.
• Continuously improve test automation frameworks, coding standards, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving overall software quality.

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills in Ruby.
• Hands-on experience with Gherkin and BDD frameworks (eg, Cucumber).
• Good understanding of Scripting languages and automation best practices.
• Knowledge of software engineering principles, design patterns, and clean code practices.
• Experience in Accessibility and Security testing.
• Familiarity with performance testing concepts and maintaining performance test suites.
• Ability to write scalable, maintainable, and reusable automation code.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration.
• Understanding of performance testing methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer who happens to write test code -someone who approaches test automation with the same engineering rigor applied to production software and ensures that every automated test provides confidence that the product meets its defined acceptance criteria.