Software Development Engineer In Test

Reed; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their innovative team. You will drive test automation and enhance testing practices in a dynamic environment. The role offers a flexible 4-day working week and a salary of up to £55,000, located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Ideal candidates have experience in test automation within a Java setup and a strong grasp of tools like Selenium and Appium.

Benefits

4-day working week

Annual bonus & share scheme

Private medical insurance

Personal development fund

Above industry standard pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SDET or Test Automation roles in a Java environment.
• Strong hands-on skills with tools like Appium, Postman, Selenium, GitLab.
• Experience designing and evolving test automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Drive test automation and embed shift-left practices into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain automated tests for functional and non-functional requirements.
• Design test strategies and perform exploratory testing to ensure quality.

Skills

Test Automation

Java

Appium

Postman

Selenium

GitLab

Job description

If you want to be at the heart of a tech transformation where you’ll drive quality and automation then this could be the role for you.

Did I mention it’s a 4 day working week too?

This role requires you to work in the Newcastle office once a month, therefore applicants must be based in the North East and require no visa sponsorship.

Why work here?

• A four-day working week with full pay, promoting work-life balance.
• Cutting-edge fintech innovation, giving you the chance to work on exciting tech.
• Strong career development support, including coaching and personal growth funds.
• Inclusive culture and commitment to diversity.
• Excellent benefits, like enhanced pensions, private healthcare, and flexible working.

Purpose of the role

As a SDET here you’ll get to redefine mobile-first banking so you’ll not only join a team at the forefront of innovation you’ll benefit from professional growth.

You’ll support them in moving away from third party reliance by working as part of a cross functional delivery team to create, implement & maintain fully automated functional & non-functional tests. The shared goal is to help improve testing efficiency and support continuous delivery.

Your day to day will include:

• Driving test automation and embed shift-left practices into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain automated tests for functional and non-functional requirements.
• Design test strategies and perform exploratory testing to ensure quality.
• Support and improve testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Coach and collaborate across teams to promote testing excellence and smooth delivery.

What they’re Looking For

• Proven experience in SDET or Test Automation roles in a Java environment
• Strong hands-on skills with tools like Appium, Postman, Selenium, GitLab.
• Experience designing and evolving test automation frameworks.
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation in testing.

In return you’ll get:

• A salary of up to £55,000
• 4-day working week for better work-life balance.
• Flexible working
• Annual bonus & share scheme.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
• Personal development fund
• Above industry standard pension contributions and extended family leave

If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other Software Testing / Developer positions may also be a good match for you then please contact us.