Senior Automation Engineer (SDET)
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Vendors Teamtailor Analytics These cookies collect information to help us understand how the site is being used. Vendors Teamtailor Accept these cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Technology · London Senior Automation Engineer (SDET) Apply for this job We usually respond within a week About BigHand BigHand offers technology solutions for busy legal professionals that provide data and insights to increase value and profits. Through our expert knowledge and innovative technology, we enable our customers to achieve enhanced efficiency, better decision-making and harness their competitive edge. We build with tomorrow in mind, transforming ideas into action and empowering our customers to succeed in a world of constant change. We make big happen for our customers. We are a business driven by our values and have these at the centre of everything we do. Our BigHanders are dedicated to building a culture where We Win Together, We Love to Learn, We Do the Right Thing, We Own It and We Find the Fun. About the role As a Senior SDET, you’ll play an important role in ensuring we produce high quality software solutions that solve customer and user problems. You will be joining a team which is integrating data from client and third-party sources to BigHand’s cloud environments. The Senior SDET’s aim is to write robust and comprehensive automated tests at all levels of the Testing Pyramid to deliver quality products – from Unit Tests (if required), through Component Integration tests all the way to back end API and front end E2E automated tests. You will also play a key role in helping define the future automation strategy and coaching/upskilling the QA team in automated testing. The successful Senior SDET will have good communication ability, a professional attitude and work ethic, along with good experience of key Test Automation tools and processes. They will be able to help define the Automation Strategy and Frameworks from a strategic, as well as tactical perspective. What you’ll do Tests new software products and services. Takes ownership for delivering high-quality software. Writes automated Component Integration, API, and E2E tests, building/maintaining a Regression Test library. Collaborates with developers/business analysts to design automated tests using a BDD approach. Recommends strategies and methods to improve test plans and processes. Coordinates test schedules, work and resource plans, and manages the progress of all activities against the plan. Proactively develops their skill and competence in both the products and test process/tools. Mentors, supports, and develops fellow team members in writing high-quality automation tests. Embraces the agile development framework and way of thinking. Leads by example on all above responsibilities. What we’re looking for Software development background or coding experience. Strong understanding of automation frameworks and technology. Strong experience in C#, .NET, Specrunner, and SpecFlow. Strong understanding of SQL, relational databases, structure, and design. Experience testing solutions to maintain a high level of data quality. Good understanding of testing metrics and reporting. Experience with Microsoft Azure. Experience with SCRUM, Agile, and BDD. A pragmatic approach to solving problems with a critical thinking mindset. Excellent communication skills. Experience in coaching/mentoring Automation QAs. Ability to identify tasks, dependencies, or risks during backlog grooming/planning. What we offer 25 days holiday (exc. bank holidays) + 3 BigHand days off between Christmas & New Year Various wellbeing benefits including private medical, vision, online wellbeing programs & webinars, access to online therapy and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) Company-wide Wellness day, for our teams all across the globe to switch off and spend the day doing something to nourish their mental health Opportunities to give back with company volunteer events and individual volunteer days Career growth opportunities and study leave allowance Family benefits including enhanced parental leave, secondary caregiver leave and fertility support Financial benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, and salary sacrificing Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme Growing business with a global presence, flexible working, modern offices, and remote work options Our DEI Commitment We welcome the unique value and individuality that you can bring to BigHand. We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to recruiting solely based on capability and potential regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, educational background, national origin, religion, military status or physical ability. Our BigHanders are dedicated to advancing our culture of belonging by embracing differing viewpoints, opinions, thoughts, and ideas.
What this role is, and what else it is called
Employers in London advertise this kind of work as QA Engineer, D365 F&O Test Manager (Contract), Test Manager and Hardware Test Engineer too, so it is worth searching more than one wording. It is a senior QA & Software Testing role in London, advertised as hybrid, splitting time between home and the office.
About hiring at Bighand
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