Software Development Engineer in Test

Tekever; Southampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Southampton is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to ensure the quality and reliability of their desktop application. This role emphasizes automation testing with a focus on WPF applications. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of experience in automation testing, proficiency in tools such as Selenium and C#, and strong documentation skills. A competitive compensation package, including 25 days of annual leave, is offered for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Leave Policy

Well‑Being Support

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Automation testing experience, with a strong emphasis on testing desktop applications.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium or Appium.
• Ability to write and maintain automation scripts in languages like C#.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and test the existing WPF‑based platform to understand workflows.
• Develop comprehensive test cases and plans for manual and automated testing.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts, maximizing test coverage.

Skills

Automation testing experience

UI and functional test automation

Collaboration

Detail-oriented documentation

Tools

Selenium

Appium

C#

Job description

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Mission

We're seeking a dedicated Software Development Engineerin Test to join our team and ensure the quality, reliability, and consistency of our desktop application, built on the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) stack. In this role, you will balance manual and automated testing, refine documentation, and elevate quality assurance processes to ensure a seamless development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• System Understanding : Analyse and test the existing WPF‑based platform to gain a strong understanding of workflows, functionalities, and technical intricacies.
• Test Design & Execution : Develop comprehensive, reusable test cases and plans for both manual and automated testing, validating functional, regression, and performance scenarios.
• Automation : Create and maintain automated test scripts using tools compatible with WPF applications, focusing on maximizing test coverage and minimizing manual testing efforts.
• Documentation Review : Review and improve technical and operational documentation, ensuring high‑quality standards, clarity, and usability.
• QA Process Optimization : Work with cross‑functional teams to establish and refine QA processes, enhancing efficiency and reliability throughout testing cycles.
• Defect Management : Identify, document, prioritize, and track bugs using issue‑tracking systems. Collaborate closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Performance Testing : Conduct performance and reliability testing to validate scalability and application stability under diverse workloads.
• Advocate Quality Standards : Promote and uphold high standards for coding, testing, and documentation throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Experience : At least 3 years of Automation testing experience, with a strong emphasis on testing desktop applications, ideally in a WPF environment.
• Automation Expertise : Hands‑on experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, or similar tools, focusing on UI and functional test automation.
• Technical Proficiency : Ability to write and maintain automation scripts in languages like C#. Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Language Requirements : Advanced proficiency in English, with proven fluency at the C2 level.
• Documentation Skills : Detail‑oriented with a proven ability to enhance the quality and usability of technical documentation.
• QA Best Practices : In‑depth understanding of Agile methodologies and QA workflows, with experience in process refinement for improved outcomes.
• Collaboration : Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar.
• Knowledge of testing real‑time data systems or applications with high data throughput.
• Familiarity with creating or improving documentation templates and quality standards.

What we have to offer you

• Competitive Compensation : Attractive salary and pension scheme.
• Generous Leave Policy : 25 days of annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays.
• Well‑Being Support : Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

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