Test Automation Engineer (SDET)

Broadridge; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to enhance test automation capabilities. The successful candidate will design and execute comprehensive tests, ensuring high-quality software solutions and adhering to QA methodologies. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and 1-2 years of experience in software testing. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to empowering associates.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in software testing and automation.
• Experience with writing back-end code for automated test systems in Java and PL/SQL.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute tests using automation, functional, and performance testing tools.
• Analyze requirements to identify necessary functional and non-functional testing.
• Ensure the product meets minimum quality standards.

Skills

Automation tools expertise (Selenium, Core Java/Java, Cucumber)

SQL/Database management

API testing knowledge

UI testing experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

JMeter

Job description

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to join our dynamic team in Edinburgh.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening our test automation capabilities, ensuring robust software quality, and aligning our processes with global engineering best practices.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative development environment, leveraging modern automation frameworks and testing methodologies to deliver high-quality, reliable software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Strong expertise in automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Core Java/Java, and Cucumber
• Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), preferably with experience in the BFSI domain
• Deep knowledge in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts
• Analyze requirements to identify all necessary functional and non-functional testing within established timelines
• Design and execute tests using approved automation, functional, and performance testing tools, in alignment with the overall test strategy
• Ensure the product meets the minimum quality standards, is fully functional and user‑friendly
• Apply all relevant quality assurance protocols, processes, and procedures comprehensively
• Strictly adhere to specified functional requirements and established quality assurance standards
• Handle troubleshooting and effectively resolve any quality assurance‑related issues or defects
• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL/Database management and JMeter
• Experience and knowledge in services/API testing as well as UI testing
• Conduct performance, functional, and regression testing, including root cause analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in software testing and automation
• Experience with writing back‑end code for automated test systems in Java and PL/SQL
• Has experience working in a modern, mature, and heavily test‑automated business environment
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and automation tools.

We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.

Use of AI in Hiring

As part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, compliance with applicable laws, and inclusive practices. Please note that honesty and transparency are critical to our hiring process. Any attempt to falsify, misrepresent, or disguise information in an application, resume, assessment, or interview will result in disqualification from consideration.