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# SDET

- **Company:** SThree Plc
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Salary:** £117,000.0 - £143,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Database Testing, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), SAP Project System, SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, Enterprise Software Applications, Delivery Pipeline, Test Scripts, Software Troubleshooting, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Api Management, Docker, SDET, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=35b86bcfeabb58c1

## About the Role

* Strong experience in test automation and automated testing frameworks
 * Working knowledge of APIs and microservices architecture
 * Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Python or C#/.NET
 * Understanding of SQL and database testing
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline principles and tools
 * Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
 * Authorization to work in the United Kingdom

Nice-to-have

 * Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
 * Knowledge of distributed systems and asynchronous testing patterns
 * Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
 * Experience with SAP systems or enterprise applications
 * ISTQB certification or equivalent test automation qualification
 * Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies

## Description

Roles of this type typically sit within agile development teams delivering cloud-native and distributed systems across sectors such as financial services, life sciences and technology. You could find yourself working with modern microservices architectures, API testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, contributing to quality assurance across complex backend and frontend systems built on platforms such as Azure, AWS and Kubernetes., * Designing and implementing automated test frameworks and test infrastructure to support continuous integration and deployment pipelines

 * Developing test scripts and automation solutions across APIs, microservices and distributed systems
 * Contributing to the development of test strategies and quality metrics that inform product decisions
 * Collaborating with development teams to identify gaps in test coverage and improve overall code quality
 * Maintaining and enhancing test automation assets across multiple environments and platforms
 * Supporting the integration of testing practices into CI/CD workflows using tools and platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes and Terraform
 * Troubleshooting and debugging test failures, and documenting findings for development teams


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