Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Description For Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Capco, a leading global technology and business consultancy specializing in financial services, is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their team in London. This role combines technical expertise in test automation with leadership responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced QA professionals looking to make an impact in the financial sector.
The position requires deep expertise in test automation frameworks, API testing, and modern CI/CD practices. You'll be responsible for creating and implementing robust test strategies, managing test environments, and leading automation initiatives that ensure the quality of critical financial applications. The role offers a unique blend of technical challenges, working with cutting-edge technologies while building solutions that serve millions of banking customers.
As an SDET at Capco, you'll work in a flat, non-hierarchical structure that enables direct collaboration with senior partners and clients. The company offers a supportive, inclusive environment with comprehensive benefits, including enhanced family-friendly policies and ongoing learning opportunities. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of finance while working with some of the largest banks in the world.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience with OOP languages (preferably Java or JavaScript), expertise in test automation tools like Selenium or Cypress, and a background in both API and UI testing. Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, CI/CD tools, and agile methodologies is essential. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to transformative projects in the financial services industry.
Responsibilities For Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
- Creating, driving and building test strategies that are robust, reusable and scalable
- Creating detailed test artifacts such as test plans, test specifications, automated tests, defect tickets and reports
- Managing test environments, test devices, defining and creating consistent test data and reports
- Working with cross-functional teams to plan and execute tests using latest UI/Mobile test automation technologies
- Collaborating with architects to ensure solutions adhere to their principles
- Leading, mentoring, up-skilling and inspiring other automation engineers
Requirements For Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
- Deep knowledge of at least one OOP language - Preference for Java, Scala or Javascript
- Experience building test automation frameworks from scratch using tools such as WebDriver, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright or Protractor
- Experience across different test layers with exposure to both API and UI layer automation
- Test automation experience on REST based APIs and Web Services
- Experience of test and issue management tools e.g. Jira, RTC, TestRail and Quality Centre
- Good understanding of public cloud & infrastructure
- CI/CD experience with tools such as Confluence, Jira, Jenkins, Git, GitHub, Stash, SonarQube, Performance centre
Benefits For Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
- Enhanced and competitive family friendly benefits
- Maternity/adoption/shared parental leave
- Paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement
- Ongoing learning opportunities
- Flat, non-hierarchical structure
- Diverse, inclusive, meritocratic culture
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