Software Engineer in Test

Senior SDET - Automation | Leadership | Strategy

Location: Fully Remote (UK & Ireland)

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: FinTech / Payments

Salary: £60,000 or €72,000 + Bonus

Level: Senior | Hands-On

Be the technical driver behind a product-led transformation.

ViVA Tech Talent are hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to shape and scale test automation from the ground up, driving quality and velocity across a cutting-edge payments platform used by thousands of merchants globally.

You’ll lead strategy, design frameworks, and influence engineering culture — with the freedom to experiment, iterate, and own impactful outcomes.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Greenfield Opportunity : Design and build automation from scratch across UI, API, and backend systems.
• Tech-First Culture : Work with empowered engineers in small, outcome-driven teams — no red tape.
• Global Impact : Support mission-critical features used across international markets.
• Career Growth : Mentorship, leadership pathways, and full autonomy to shape your role.

️ What You’ll Do

• Architect robust, scalable automation solutions across the SDLC.
• Drive CI/CD excellence, Shift Left practices, BDD/TDD, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to bake in quality at every stage.
• Influence roadmap decisions with actionable insights and automation metrics.

✅ What You Bring

• 5–7+ years in automation testing (SDET/SET/QA Automation).
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or Python , plus frameworks like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, REST Assured .
• Experience building automation strategies across frontend, backend, APIs.
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) and cloud-native environments.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for coaching or technical leadership.

What You’ll Get

• £60,000 or €72,000 + bonus
• ️ Unlimited holiday policy
• Remote working with £500 home setup budget + monthly broadband support
• ️ Cutting-edge equipment (Mac/PC, dual monitors, accessories)
• Learning & development budget , tuition reimbursement, career advancement
• Pension, healthcare, and wellbeing benefits
• An amazing, inclusive engineering culture that values autonomy and trust

Apply Now - Join the Future of SDET

Are you ready to lead automation and scalability in one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs?

Contact Orla at orla@vivatechtalent.com

Or apply directly via LinkedIn – don’t miss this opportunity!