Software Engineer in Test

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing security training company seeks a passionate Software Engineer in Test to enhance the quality of their Java-based applications. In this role, you’ll focus on developing test strategies, automating tests, and ensuring system reliability. The company promotes a culture of learning and remote work opportunities, aiming to make a positive impact through their secure coding labs.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for learning and growth

Remote work options

Continuous learning support

Qualifications

• 2+ years in QA/testing, strong in Java, OOP principles.
• Experience with test automation frameworks, especially for backend APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain test plans and automated scripts for Java systems.
• Perform functional and regression testing on various components.
• Collaborate with development to document and track bugs.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Tools

JUnit

TestNG

Selenium

REST Assured

Git

Maven

Gradle

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leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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About the Role

We are a fast-growing security training company, and we're looking for a QA Engineer / Software Development Engineer in Test who is passionate about quality, reliability, and secure software development. In this role, you’ll be responsible for testing a Java-based codebase that powers our secure coding labs and training platform. Your mission is to ensure our software is reliable, robust, and meets the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts for Java-based systems, with a focus on both functionality and security.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system-level testing.
• Validate business logic, user workflows, and secure handling of data across our platform.
• Create and manage automated test suites using tools compatible with Java (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, REST Assured).
• Validate REST APIs, backend services, browser-based interfaces, database interactions, and multi-threaded service components using manual and automated approaches.
• Participate in regression and exploratory testing to uncover edge-case issues.
• Participate in code reviews to understand the impact of code changes and define appropriate testing strategies.
• Monitor and maintain test environments; assist in CI/CD pipeline integration for automated testing.
• Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution in collaboration with the development team.
• Continuously improve testing processes, tools, and coverage with a focus on risk-based testing.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in QA/testing, preferably in a backend-heavy Java environment.
• Solid understanding of Java, OOP principles, and the Java ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, REST Assured).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and build tools (e.g., Maven or Gradle).
• Experience testing RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of secure software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance/load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).
• Exposure to common web application security issues (e.g., XSS, SQL injection, broken access control).
• Knowledge of SQL and experience verifying backend data consistency.
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, or static analysis tools is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and contributing to a product that makes a difference.
• Remote work and a supportive team culture.
• Continuous learning and career development support.