Software Engineer in Test

Scale Factory (formerly Ten10); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days of Annual Leave

Pension Plan: Employer-matched up to 5

Health Benefits: Medical and dental

Job summary

Scale Factory (formerly Ten10) seeks a Software Developer in Test to design, build, and implement cutting-edge automation frameworks and testing solutions. You will influence QA strategies and best practices while playing a client-facing role to ensure our solutions meet business needs.

The role supports hybrid working in London and beyond, with exciting projects across finance, government, and more. If you thrive in consultancy settings and relish automation, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation testing and building QA frameworks.
• Experience in Agile environments (SCRUM, Kanban).
• Consultancy experience is a bonus and client-facing skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement cutting-edge automation frameworks and testing solutions.
• Input in QA strategies, influencing testing best practices.
• Play a client-facing role, ensuring our solutions align with clients' business needs.

Skills

Automation testing

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

RestAssured

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

CircleCI

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Agile environments

Python

Ruby

Scala

PHP

C++

Performance testing

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

RestAssured

Jenkins

CircleCI

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are an AI enablement consultancy. Delivering quality-led AI-first foundations, embedding capability and excellence into the foundational fabric of the companies we work with. We give leaders the confidence to move faster, take smarter risks and pursue transformation.

Formerly Ten10, we have deep roots in Quality which means we don’t just build for the future, we ensure it actually works. We combine this engineering discipline with cutting‑edge AI expertise to deliver robust, scalable foundations that turn ambitious transformation into reliable reality.

Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:

• Exciting Projects: Collaborate on challenging, impactful projects with a wide range of industries - from finance to government and beyond
• Career Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities to help you reach your goals
• Team Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation
• Flexibility: Hybrid working lets you balance work and life

About the Role

This is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to innovate and grow. As a Software Developer in Test, you’ll:

• Work with our clients to design, build, and implement cutting‑edge automation frameworks and testing solutions.
• Input in QA strategies, influencing testing best practices.
• Play a client‑facing role, ensuring our solutions align with their business needs.

What We’re Looking For

We know great talent comes in many forms. If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you!

• Eligibility for Security Clearance
• Experience in Agile environments (e.g., SCRUM, Kanban)
• Expertise in automation testing, with hands‑on experience using tools like Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or RestAssured
• Knowledge of integration testing and automation frameworks
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Bonus Points for:

• Previous experience in a consultancy environment
• Hands‑on coding experience in additional languages like Python, Ruby, Scala, PHP, or C++
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter, Gatling, K6 or Neoload

What’s in It for You?

At Scale Factory, we believe in recognising and rewarding great work. Here’s what you can expect:

• 25 Days of Annual Leave: Plus 1 extra day every year for the first three years, with a holiday buying scheme.
• Pension Plan: Employer-matched contributions up to 5%.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, optical, and alternative therapies.
• Fitness Support: Subsidised gym memberships and a bike‑to‑work scheme.
• Commuter Benefits: Season ticket loans to make travel easier.
• Free Annual Rail Cards
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Flexible Work Model: Hybrid working that fits your lifestyle.
• Social Events: From annual kick‑offs and Christmas parties to team socials and sporting events, we love celebrating success together.
• Training & Development: Tailored learning opportunities and full support for certifications to keep your skills sharp.

Let’s Build the Future Together

We’re on the lookout for passionate, talented individuals who are ready to make an impact. Whether you’re an experienced automation tester or a developer with a flair for QA, we want to hear from you.