Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Description For Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Commify, a leading communications platform specializing in innovative messaging solutions for businesses worldwide, is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their team. As an SDET at Commify, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of their software products through the development and execution of automated tests.
The ideal candidate will have strong SQL and data skills, experience with automated testing frameworks like NUnit, SpecFlow, or Playwright, and a solid understanding of API testing. You'll be working in an agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve test automation across the organization.
Key responsibilities include developing and executing automated tests, working with internal and public-facing APIs, understanding data models for existing messaging products, and contributing to test planning and strategy discussions. You'll also be involved in monitoring test results, resolving failed tests, and participating in the group Test Practice to enhance test automation across all teams.
Commify offers a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £55,000, along with an attractive benefits package including private healthcare, dental coverage, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development. The role is based in Nottingham, England, with a hybrid work arrangement.
If you're passionate about quality assurance, have a strong background in software testing, and want to contribute to the success of a leading communications platform, this SDET role at Commify could be the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
- Automated test development and execution across the platform range
- Testing key internal APIs
- Developing automated tests for new implementations of existing public facing APIs
- Understanding data models for existing messaging products
- Implementing test planning and strategy techniques
- Creating and maintaining a traceability matrix between business requirements and test cases
- Working with the Product Owner and team to understand and refine Acceptance Criteria, Test Plans and Test Scripts
- Contributing to discussions between operations and delivery teams
- Designing, building and deploying automated tests for platform performance
- Collaborating with engineers, product owners and senior automation testers
- Monitoring automated test results and resolving failed tests
- Participating in the group Test Practice to improve test automation across all teams
Requirements For Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
- Strong SQL skills
- Strong data skills
- Strong communication skills
- Experience testing APIs, Postman, Insomnia using simple, maintainable tests
- Writing automated tests using NUnit, SpecFlow, Playwright or a similar framework
- Experience of automated testing in a loosely coupled software environment consisting of multiple components
- Experience of automated testing of a queue based software system
- Good understanding of exploratory testing
- Experience of working in an agile environment and understanding of agile methodologies such as TDD, BDD, Scrum, Kanban
- Experience with defect tracking management tools such as JIRA/TFS/Bugzilla/ALM
- Intermediate knowledge of different test techniques and when to use them
- Can read and write C# to a competent level
- Working knowledge of regression testing and how that can be applied at project level
- The ability to manage timescales and report any concerns to project managers/stakeholders
- Triage of support calls to understand and qualify a resolution path which may result in a defect for the engineering team to fix
Benefits For Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
- Competitive Salary £50-55,000
- Company Bonus Scheme based on performance
- Private Healthcare & Dental
- 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Birthday off work
- Wellbeing days off and giving back days
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Death in service (4x salary)
- Access to 'Calm' a wellbeing and mental health app for you and your family
- £350 Christmas voucher
- Monthly/quarterly socials
- Training & Development opportunities
- Hybrid working
