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# Software Developer in Test (SDET)

- **Company:** Korn Ferry
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Distributed Systems, Software Reliability Testing, Systems Integration, Gitlab, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Api Management, Docker, SDET, Databricks
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-1FDA5417CB7C15EEE8/

## About the Role

* Strong proficiency in Java programming with a focus on automated testing
 * Solid knowledge of TDD/BDD methodologies and related frameworks
 * Experience in testing RESTful APIs and complex integration workflows
 * Familiarity with data pipelines and F2B testing approaches
 * Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud, Databricks and GitLab CI/CD (highly beneficial)
 * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a keen eye for quality and detail

Nice to Have

 * Experience testing large-scale, distributed systems
 * Knowledge of containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes)
 * Familiarity with performance and reliability testing tools

## Description

We're looking for a Senior Software Developer in Test - Java & Cloud Automation to join our team in London in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will ensure the quality and reliability of complex data pipelines and APIs through cutting-edge automation practices. You'll leverage your expertise in Java, testing frameworks, and cloud-native architectures to design and implement scalable test solutions, while collaborating closely with developers to embed TDD/BDD across the life cycle., * Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools for end-to-end (F2B) testing

 * Implement API testing for RESTful services to validate functionality, robustness and performance
 * Evaluate and validate data pipelines on Databricks for accuracy and consistency
 * Collaborate with engineering teams to drive TDD/BDD adoption throughout development
 * Contribute to and optimize CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to enable continuous delivery
 * Ensure scalable test solutions within Azure-based cloud architectures


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