Senior SDET

Overview

Our client is a leader in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, supporting mission-critical projects for the Home Office. They are seeking a

Senior SDET

to join their agile tech team and contribute to building automation platforms and frameworks in high-trust environments.

SC clearance is required

(NPPV3 preferred).Role Overview

As a Senior SDET, you will work closely with developers and the product team to define, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks for APIs, services, and applications. You will ensure quality across the full delivery lifecycle, from unit testing through integration and exploratory testing, with a strong focus on Java coding standards and automation best practices.Key Responsibilities

Define acceptance criteria and test DOD for each story with the product team.Collaborate with developers to design and review tests covering all product functionality at unit and component levels.Perform exploratory testing across all levels and automate tests for all phases.Ensure traceability, quality metrics, and reporting are maintained throughout delivery.Raise the profile of quality throughout the product lifecycle.Participate in agile ceremonies, contributing to estimation, retrospectives, and planning.Work in a test-first environment using TDD/BDD practices.Provide assurance of user stories according to defined acceptance criteria.Unit test frameworks and validate non-functional requirements.Required Skills and Experience

5+ years as an SDET with hands-on Java coding experience (OOP, SOLID principles).Unit testing with JUnit.API testing using coded frameworks and Postman.Experience with Git/GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Cucumber (TDD/BDD).SQL / RDBMS knowledge.Exposure to Gradle and Spring (nice to have).Strong written and verbal communication, able to work autonomously in agile teams.Desirable / Nice to Have

Advanced DevOps knowledge.Experience designing test strategy and leading projects.Exposure to Linux command line and scripting.Why Join?

Competitive rate of

£600/day inside IR35 .Work on high-impact public sector projects with a leading technology provider.Flexible London/Remote working.Opportunity to shape test strategy and frameworks in a collaborative agile environment.Next Steps

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