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# Developer

- **Company:** Watchfinder
- **Location:** West Malling, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Python (Programming Language), Model View Controller (MVC), E2e Testing, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Transact-SQL, TypeScript, AWS Cdk, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Git, Cloudformation, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Solid Principles, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Playwright, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4b98292b88fe7dd5

## About the Role

* Strong experience with Playwright for end-to-end testing

 * Proven track record of improving test coverage and evolving automation frameworks

 * Solid software development background with:

 * JavaScript / TypeScript

 * Angular (or similar front-end frameworks)

 * REST APIs

 * C#, MVC, Python

 * SQL / T-SQL

 * Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and Test-Driven Development (TDD)

 * Strong understanding of test architecture and maintainable test design

 * Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines

 * Experience with code versioning tools such as Git and Azure DevOps (or similar)

 * Knowledge of SOLID principles and common design patterns

 * Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, including messaging and deployment concepts

 * Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform

 * Awareness of security and data protection best practices

## Description

* Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end tests using Playwright

 * Work alongside feature development to ensure testability is built in from the start

 * Increase and maintain meaningful code coverage across applications

 * Identify areas of risk and improve test reliability and coverage gaps

Code Quality & Best Practice:

 * Promote and apply TDD and automated testing principles

 * Ensure code is reliable, testable, and aligned with SOLID principles

 * Support improvements to testing frameworks, standards, and processes

Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing:

 * Work closely with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver features

 * Support and upskill the team in Playwright and automated testing techniques

 * Share best practices through pairing, reviews, and informal sessions

 * Contribute to building a quality-first engineering culture

CI/CD & Tooling:

 * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines

 * Help improve test execution, reporting, and feedback loops

 * Use tools such as Git and Azure DevOps (or similar) to manage delivery


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