Software Engineer in Test

Plan A Digital; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in Harrow is seeking a Java Software Development Engineer in Test to enhance their automated testing framework and maintain high software quality standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automation, successful experience as an SDET, and solid Object-Oriented Programming skills in Java. This is a full-time position that emphasizes collaborative work with developers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET).
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience with performance and low latency testing.

Responsibilities

• Expand and improve automated tests.
• Conduct exploratory testing to ensure robustness.
• Enhance testing infrastructure with developers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Object-Oriented Programming in Java

Exploratory testing

Continuous Delivery & CI/CD environments

API & UI Testing (Selenium)

Job description

Java Software Development Engineer in Test – FinTech – Java

Our client, a cutting‑edge fintech business, is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (Java SDET) to strengthen their automated testing framework and drive software quality to the highest standards. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about automation, exploratory testing, and collaborating with experienced developers in a dynamic environment.

Duties

• Expand and improve automated acceptance / end‑to‑end tests
• Conduct exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and ensure robustness
• Pair with developers to enhance testing infrastructure for continuous delivery
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in software quality
• Strong Object‑Oriented Programming in Java (ideally Core Java)
• Proven background as an SDET
• Component testing, end‑to‑end testing & failure scenario testing
• Exploratory testing
• Continuous Delivery & CI/CD environments
• API & UI Testing (Selenium)
• Performance / Low Latency experience
• Low Level coding

What We Are Looking For

• Strong communication skills – comfortable engaging with technical & non‑technical teams
• Inquisitive mindset – you enjoy finding ways to "break" software
• Proactive & self‑driven – you shape your role and seek improvements
• Adaptable – able to pivot with changing priorities and requirements
• No sponsorship provided.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Location

Harrow, England, United Kingdom