Software Engineer in Test: Build Scalable Automation

Darktrace Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Darktrace is seeking Software Engineers in Test (SETs) to build scalable test solutions and embed quality from the start of development.

You will design automated frameworks, integrate tests into CI/CD, and work with developers to shift-left testing, ensuring robust software quality across APIs, UI, and systems.

Join a team focused on engineering excellence, innovation, and accountability in a global cybersecurity leader.

Qualifications

• Experience designing automated test frameworks across API/UI/integration.
• Strong hands-on with modern automation tools.
• Proficiency in at least one language: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Rust.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks across API, UI, integration, and regression layers.
• Develop scalable automated test suites integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement shift-left testing practices and improve code quality.
• Identify, document, and track defects with clear, reproducible steps and technical insight.
• Analyse test results and failures, providing meaningful, actionable feedback to engineering teams.
• Contribute to test strategy including test data management and environment optimisation.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support performance, load, and security testing where required.

Skills

Automation mindset

CI/CD experience

DevOps practices

Testing methodologies

REST API testing

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

pytest

Job description

Darktrace is seeking Software Engineers in Test (SETs) to build scalable test solutions and embed quality from the start of development.

You will design automated frameworks, integrate tests into CI/CD, and work with developers to shift-left testing, ensuring robust software quality across APIs, UI, and systems.

Join a team focused on engineering excellence, innovation, and accountability in a global cybersecurity leader.