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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Consultant - Senior Consultant, Software Development Engineer - **Company:** Deloitte - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, JIRA, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Encodings, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Selenium, TypeScript, Delivery Pipeline, Appium, ReadyAPI, Git, Kubernetes, Playwright, Software Coding, Terraform, Cucumber (Software), Software Version Control, Docker, SDET, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://apply.deloitte.co.uk/UKCareers/Login?jobId=24457 ## About the Role * Role: Software Development Engineer in Test * Roles available at multiple seniority levels roles available - suitable for applicants with 3-5+ years' experience * Base Office Location: Bristol or Manchester * Mandatory Requirement: Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. We're looking for test engineers who love writing code and finding bugs. As an SDET, you'll build automation frameworks that form the backbone of modern delivery. You'll help clients deliver faster, with confidence, across some of the largest and most technically ambitious programmes in the country. You'll work shoulder-shoulder with developers, DevOps engineers, and business analysts - designing, implementing, and scaling test automation that works I the real world. You'll be trusted to make technical decisions, explore and implement new tools, and shape how our teams delivery quality., You're curious, collaborative, and hands-on. You care about clean, testable code. You take initiative and are pragmatic - you know when to automate, when to refactor, and when to ship. You bring clarity to complexity with great communication and enjoy helping teams build confidence through quality engineering. Essentials: * UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance * Strong coding skills in at least one of: Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript / TypeScript * Experience building or extending automation frameworks (API, web, or mobile) * Familiarity with testing frameworks and tools, such as Selenium, RestAssured, Appium, Cucumber, or Playwright * Experience with source control, such as Git * Experience working in agile teams, using tools such as Jira, or Azure DevOps * A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills Desirables: * Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines * Understanding microservice and container-based architectures * Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Contributions to open-source projects or developer communities * Knowledge of performance, security, or accessibility testing * Exposure to infrastructure-as-code or container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform) ## Description * Designing and implementing modern test automation frameworks for APIs, microservices, and front-end applications. * Embedding test automation in CI/CD pipelines using tools such as, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. * Writing maintainable, readable tests in languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript. * Collaborating with client and Deloitte teams to define the right approach to quality across projects. * Analysing failures, identifying root causes, and improving test reliability. * Mentoring others and contributing to Deloitte's internal tools, accelerators, and communities of practice. 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