Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Posted 9 days 7 hours ago by Atom bank

Permanent
Not Specified
I.T. & Communications Jobs
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location: Newcastle/Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent

About Us

We are a bank leading the fintech charge, redefining banking as a mobile-first, innovative, and future-focused institution. With Atom, you can bank whenever, wherever, faster, and simpler.

Your Role

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will be part of our Testing team, responsible for building fully automated functional and non-functional tests using the latest frameworks and tools. You will drive testing efficiencies, embed automation into build pipelines, and advise on best practices to support our growth and technological excellence.

Responsibilities
  • Advocate for test automation and shift-left testing practices
  • Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests for features using modern frameworks
  • Design testing approaches and perform exploratory testing as needed
  • Support and maintain our automation lab and tools
  • Contribute to the evolution of our Test Automation and NFT frameworks
  • Gain domain knowledge of our technical landscape and systems
  • Coach and advise team members on automation best practices
Requirements
  • Extensive experience in an SDET or Test Automation role
  • Hands-on experience with tools like Appium, Postman, Selenium, Jenkins, Gitlab
  • Proficiency in creating automation code for various testing types
  • Strong understanding of testing principles, methodologies, and tools including Jira
  • Ability to query SQL and non-SQL databases
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience working within an Agile environment
  • Passion for new technology and industry trends
  • Experience testing web, GUI, and backend microservices
Benefits
  • Salary: £55K
  • Flexible hybrid & remote working
  • 4-day work week
  • Generous pension scheme (up to 13%)
  • 'All About Me' personal development fund: £200/year
  • 22.5 days annual leave + public holidays
  • Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Life Insurance
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme

Note: You must have the legal right to work in the UK. We cannot support Visa Sponsorship.

Atom is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion, adhering to the Equality Act 2010. All roles comply with PRA and FCA conduct rules and the FCA's Consumer Duty.

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