Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Zodia Custody; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the digital asset custody space is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to ensure quality across all geographies. This role involves developing automation frameworks, executing test scripts, and collaborating with teams in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate will have strong coding skills, experience with automation tools, and a background in the financial industry.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Critical illness cover

Life insurance

Flexible bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automation testing roles.
• Strong coding skills in Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks for mobile and web applications.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Selenium

Appium

Cucumber

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Zodia Custody is a FCA, CBI, and CSSF registered Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), offering Digital Asset Custody services to Institutional Investors. Backed by Standard Chartered Bank, Northern Trust, and SBI Digital Asset Holdings, we operate across the UK, Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, and Japan.

Our ambitious plans include international expansion through internal growth and partnerships, such as our recent launch in Japan with SBI, and ongoing expansion in APAC and the Middle East. Our goal is to be the leading provider of Crypto Custodian services globally.

The QA Lead, reporting to the Head of Engineering, will play a crucial role in ensuring quality across all geographies. This involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and uphold our global quality standards. Strong product understanding, collaboration, communication, and leadership skills are essential. This role is based in London.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain automation frameworks for mobile and web applications using tools like Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, and Appium.
2. Create and execute automated test scripts in Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
3. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
4. Design and implement test scripts.
5. Conduct performance and load testing to ensure high-quality standards.
6. Execute test cases, document results, update progress, and track bugs.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, participating in sprint planning and code reviews.
8. Manage test data and environments.
9. Document testing procedures, results, and generate reports for stakeholders.
10. Stay current with QA best practices and seek continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Effective communication skills.
2. Proficiency in remote collaboration.
3. Problem-solving and analytical skills.
4. 5+ years in automation testing roles.
5. Experience with automation tools like Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Appium, Cucumber.
6. Strong coding skills in Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
7. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
8. Previous experience in the financial industry.
9. Experience working within Agile and sprint-based development cycles.
10. Knowledge of blockchain technologies.

Benefits:

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Critical illness cover.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible bank holidays.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: IT Services and Consulting