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# Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

- **Company:** Capco
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Webdriver, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Foundry, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Design of User Interfaces, HP Loadrunner, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, OpenShift, Ruby, Selenium, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), SonarQube, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Postman, Appium, Browserstack, Backend, Tanzu, Data Management, Cucumber (Software), Api Management, SDET, Jenkins, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42656378/

## About the Role

Strong experience delivering UI and mobile test automation using Selenium, WebDriver, Cucumber, Robot Framework, or similar technologies.
Proven expertise in API testing (REST/SOAP) using tools such as Postman, JMeter, or equivalent testing frameworks.
Experience working with cloud-based testing platforms including BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, Appium, or comparable services.
Solid understanding of quality engineering tooling including Jira, Jenkins, GitHub, SonarQube, and modern CI/CD practices.
Experience using AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve engineering productivity while maintaining appropriate human oversight, governance, accessibility, and software quality.

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Development experience using Java, Ruby, Python, or similar programming languages.
Experience delivering performance and load testing using JMeter, LoadRunner, Performance Center, or equivalent tools.
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, OpenShift, or Tanzu/Cloud Foundry.
Experience applying DevOps practices, Agile methodologies, and accessibility standards including WCAG/AAA.
Interest in responsible AI, automation, and emerging quality engineering technologies to continually improve software testing and delivery.

## Description

As a Principal Software Developer in Test (SDET) at Capco, you'll lead the strategy, architecture, and implementation of robust test automation frameworks across financial services projects. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver quality-first engineering solutions using modern testing tools and practices. You'll also mentor engineers, foster best practices in quality engineering, and help shape Capco's automation testing capability. You'll champion AI-enabled ways of working, encouraging the responsible use of approved AI and automation tools to improve engineering productivity, accelerate test delivery, and enhance software quality while ensuring appropriate governance, human oversight, and responsible AI practices.
What You'll Do

Architect reusable, scalable test automation strategies and frameworks across web, mobile, and API platforms, applying AI-enabled engineering approaches where appropriate to improve efficiency and test coverage.
Design, build, and maintain automated test suites for user interfaces, APIs, and backend services using modern testing frameworks.
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines while optimising cloud-based testing platforms to support reliable and scalable software delivery.
Lead test data management, performance and load testing, accessibility validation, and continuous quality improvement across delivery teams.
Mentor engineers, establish testing standards, and encourage the responsible use of approved AI tools and automation to improve collaboration, productivity, and engineering quality.


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