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# Senior Consultant, Software Development Engineer in Test

- **Company:** Deloitte
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £95,000.0 - £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Selenium, Software Testing Automation Framework, TypeScript, Delivery Pipeline, Appium, ReadyAPI, Git, Kubernetes, Playwright, Front End Software Development, Software Coding, Terraform, Cucumber (Software), Software Version Control, Docker, SDET, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5856707190

## About the Role

* 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 for API, web, or mobile testing
 * 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
 * Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
 * Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
 * Understanding of microservice and container-based architectures
 * Experience with cloud technologies such as 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 such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform

## Description

* Design and implement modern test automation frameworks for APIs, microservices, and front-end applications
 * Embed test automation in CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
 * Write maintainable, readable tests in languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript
 * Collaborate with client and Deloitte teams to define the right approach to quality across projects
 * Analyse failures, identify root causes, and improve test reliability
 * Mentor others and contribute to Deloittes internal tools, accelerators, and communities of practice
 * Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and business analysts to design, implement, and scale test automation

Technologies:

 * API
 * Appium
 * AWS
 * Azure
 * C#
 * CI/CD
 * Cloud
 * Cucumber
 * DevOps
 * Docker
 * GCP
 * Git
 * GitHub
 * Support
 * JIRA
 * Java
 * JavaScript
 * Jenkins
 * Kubernetes
 * Mobile
 * Playwright
 * Python
 * Security
 * Selenium
 * TypeScript
 * Web
 * microservices
 * AI
 * Backbone
 * Terraform


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