Software Engineer in Test (Durham)

SDET - Software Developer in Test

Start: ASAP

Pay: £450-490 (outside IR35)

Duration: 6-9 months

Location: Durham - must work 4 days per week on site

We’re looking for an experienced SDET to join our fast-paced Technology team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring quality across our platforms by developing fully automated tests and championing best practices in test automation.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain automated functional tests using modern frameworks (e.g. Appium , Selenium).

- Drive a shift-left testing approach and embed automation in CI/CD pipelines.

- Create and manage test data and contribute to automation framework improvements.

- Collaborate closely with developers and platform engineers on test strategy and implementation.

- Provide technical guidance on automation and unit testing best practices.

- Analyse existing automation and propose enhancements.

- Share improvements and insights with stakeholders and delivery teams.

What you’ll need

- Strong experience as an SDET or in test automation roles.

- Key requirement: experience testing native apps using Appium.

- Hands-on with tools like Postman, Selenium, GitLab, and Jira.

- Skilled in Java and automating tests across UI, API, and microservices.

- Familiar with component, integration, end-to-end, and non-functional testing.

- Solid understanding of agile methodologies and testing principles.

- Self-motivated, analytical, and passionate about new tools and technologies.