Software Development Engineer in Test

• Designing and building automated test frameworks and test suites for microservices and distributed systems
• Developing API and integration tests across .NET, Java, Python and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Implementing CI/CD test pipelines and quality gates using containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
• Collaborating with development and DevOps teams to shift quality left and embed testing into the delivery lifecycle
• Creating and maintaining test data and data quality validation frameworks
• Contributing to test strategy across multiple technology stacks and deployment environments
• Mentoring junior QA team members where opportunities arise, Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
• Exposure to modern, scalable technology architectures and cloud platforms
• Opportunity to influence product quality across multiple business-critical systems
• Collaboration with experienced engineering and DevOps teams
• Potential for contract extension and progression to permanent opportunities where business needs align
• Flexibility within the contract framework and remote working considerations where supported by the engagement
• Involvement in cutting-edge STEM projects across financial services, technology and engineering sectors

• Proven experience designing and implementing automated test frameworks and suites using Java, Python, C# or similar
• Strong hands-on knowledge of API testing and microservices testing approaches
• Experience with CI/CD toolchains and test automation in cloud environments (Azure, AWS or GCP)
• Working knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• SQL and database testing skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• Authorization to work in the United Kingdom

Nice-to-have

• Experience with .NET, ASP.NET, Spring Boot or Spring frameworks
• Familiarity with frontend testing (React) or distributed systems patterns
• Knowledge of SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, RISE) or data pipeline testing
• Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform)
• Linux and Bash scripting
• BDD/BPMN or UML understanding
• Kubernetes or advanced Docker proficiency

Roles of this type sit within dynamic development teams where quality assurance and test automation are core to delivery. You could be working on microservices architectures, cloud-native applications and complex distributed systems where your ability to design and maintain sophisticated test frameworks directly influences product reliability and deployment velocity. This is a contract position based in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, offered at £450-550 per day, depending on experience and expertise.

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