Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - 3 Month Contract

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Fintech startup in London is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for a 3-month contract. The role involves designing and executing automated tests, supporting manual testing, and engaging in Agile practices. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience and be available for an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in testing web applications and APIs.
• Strong proficiency in Playwright, TypeScript, and Cucumber.
• Willingness to learn Playwright if familiar with Selenium or Cypress.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute automated test suites using BDD principles.
• Log, track, and retest defects with clear documentation.
• Participate in daily stand-ups to share test updates.

Skills

Testing web applications

Testing APIs

Proficiency in Playwright

Proficiency in TypeScript

Proficiency in Cucumber

Security testing principles

Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)

Job description

Job Description

Roc Search Tech have a 3 month contract available for a (SDET) Software Development Engineer in Test to join a growing Fintech startup in London.

IMMEDIATE START
Inside IR35 - Day Rate TBC
Location: London - Hybrid (2 days a week in the office)

Responsibilities:

* Design, implement, and execute automated test suites using BDD principles and frameworks.
* Prioritise test robustness and execution speed.
* Support manual testing where automation is not yet available.
* Maintain reusable test scripts for future automation.
* Log, track, and retest defects with clear documentation.
* Participate in daily stand-ups to share test updates.
* Use Azure DevOps for traceability across test cases and user stories.

Technical Skills
*Minimum of 2+ years' experience in testing web applications and APIs.
* Strong proficiency in Playwright, TypeScript, and Cucumber.
* Familiarity with Selenium or Cypress (with willingness to learn Playwright).
* Experience with .NET frameworks (e.g. HttpClient, RestSharp) and BDD tools such as Reqnroll/SpecFlow.
* Working knowledge of security testing principles.
* Solid grasp of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

If you have the above skillset and are available immediately to start, APPLY NOW.