Software Engineer In Test

Redtech Recruitment Ltd.; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

RedTech Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Software Engineer in Test in Cambridge on a hybrid basis. You will design and maintain automated testing frameworks, targeting APIs and UI while integrating tests into the CI/CD pipeline and collaborating with developers to shift testing left.

The role emphasizes building reliable test suites, debugging failures, improving test data and environments, and contributing to performance and security testing when needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial experience in test automation or software engineering.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, pytest or similar.
• Proficiency in at least one of Python, JavaScript, TypeScript or Rust.
• Experience building and maintaining automated tests, with understanding of API, UI, integration and regression testing.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience testing APIs using Postman, REST Assured or equivalents.
• Experience participating in code reviews and writing maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated testing frameworks covering APIs, user interfaces and interactions between software components.
• Build reliable automated test suites and integrate these into development and release pipelines.
• Work closely with developers to introduce testing earlier in the development process.
• Investigate test failures, identify defects and provide clear technical feedback to support their resolution.
• Help improve test coverage, test data and testing environments.
• Review code and contribute to discussions around software design, testability and engineering standards.
• Develop tools and approaches that make testing more efficient and support the wider development team.
• Contribute to performance, load and security testing where required.

Skills

Test automation

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Rust

Debugging

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

pytest

Job description

Job Description

Software Engineer in Test

A fantastic opportunity for a Software Engineer in Test to join an established software company in Cambridge. Working closely with developers and product teams, you will build automated testing frameworks and tools that improve software quality and streamline releases. This role would suit someone who enjoys coding, solving complex technical problems and having a direct influence on how software is built and tested.

Location:

Cambridge, hybrid with 2 days per week in the office

Salary:

£40,000 to £50,000 per annum + benefits

Requirements for Software Engineer in Test:

• 2+ years of commercial experience in test automation or software engineering with a strong automated testing focus
• Strong hands‑on experience using automation frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, pytest or similar
• Proficiency in at least one of Python, JavaScript, TypeScript or Rust
• Experience building and maintaining automated tests, with an understanding of API, UI, integration and regression testing
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Experience testing APIs using Postman, REST Assured or equivalent tools
• Experience participating in code reviews, with an understanding of maintainable code and good software engineering practices
• Strong debugging, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Great communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with developers and wider engineering teams
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or other containerised environments is beneficial

Responsibilities for Software Engineer in Test:

• Design, develop and maintain automated testing frameworks covering APIs, user interfaces and interactions between software components
• Build reliable automated test suites and integrate these into development and release pipelines
• Work closely with developers to introduce testing earlier in the development process
• Investigate test failures, identify defects and provide clear technical feedback to support their resolution
• Help improve test coverage, test data and testing environments
• Review code and contribute to discussions around software design, testability and engineering standards
• Develop tools and approaches that make testing more efficient and support the wider development team
• Contribute to performance, load and security testing where required

What this role offers:

• The opportunity to build testing frameworks and tools for complex commercial software
• A role where you can influence testing strategy and improve how engineering teams develop and release software
• A collaborative engineering environment with opportunities to broaden your technical skills across modern tools and scalable systems

Keywords:

Software Engineer in Test / Software Development Engineer in Test / SDET / Test Automation Engineer / Automation Test Engineer / QA Automation Engineer / Software Test Engineer / Quality Engineer / Quality Assurance Engineer / Software Quality Engineer / Test Developer / Software Verification Engineer / Python / JavaScript / TypeScript / Rust / Cypress / Playwright / pytest / Postman / REST Assured / Docker / Kubernetes / CI/CD / API Testing / Integration Testing / Regression Testing / Performance Testing / DevOps

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