> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4164399-senior-test-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4164399-senior-test-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Test Engineer - **Company:** Burendo - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £56,141.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Static Program Analysis, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Github, IntelliJ IDEA, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, Microsoft Visual Studio, NoSQL, OpenID, E2e Testing, Selenium, Software Engineering, SonarQube, SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, Scripting, Performance Testing, Postman, ReactJS, Cypress (Programming Language), SC Clearance, Gitlab-ci, Integration Tests, Playwright, Terraform, Mocha, Software Version Control, Jenkins - **Published:** October 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5936533234 ## About the Role We have a new project kicking off in early November, so we're looking for someone who can start immediately. The project requires SC clearance, so you'll need to hold it already or be eligible to obtain it. Non-UK citizens must have at least five years' continuous UK residency. Requirements Essential behaviours These matter most to us. We can teach skills, but behaviours are much harder to teach. * An analytical, questioning mind that doesn't take things at face value * Pragmatic when needed * A focus on quality at every stage of the software development life cycle * A great communicator with both technical and non-technical people * A test-first mindset, rather than sticking rigidly to a methodology * A focus on testing early and often * A drive to push testing close to the code and create quick feedback cycles * Strong leadership skills, both internally and with clients Essential skills You'll need a few skills to pick the role up quickly, but it's not a long list. * A strong understanding of being a testing leader in an agile environment * Experience creating test strategies and collaborating to deliver them * Using automation in the appropriate places * E2E testing of React applications (Playwright, Cypress or Selenium), including authenticated flows * API and integration testing, ideally of .NET services with OIDC/JWT, using tools such as Postman or JMeter * CI/CD and continuous testing experience (e.g. Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions), including containerised test environments * Ability to understand and debug code in IDEs such as Visual Studio or IntelliJ * Understanding of BDD and its benefits and drawbacks * Experience of source code management * Ability to influence non-functional requirements * Ability to quickly understand new systems * Background in a regulated or safety-critical sector (healthcare, defence or similar) Desirable skills These are the cherry-on-top skills that will help you stand out. Still give us a shout if you don't have them yet! * Experience in 3 Amigos sessions * Cloud experience, particularly AWS * Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases * Code analysis tools such as SonarQube * Building CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions * Performance testing with tools such as Locust or JMeter * Infrastructure-as-code, such as Terraform * Unit testing tools for scripting languages, such as Mocha or Jest * Writing automation in Python, JavaScript, Java or C# * Understanding TDD and when to use it ## Description As a Senior Test Engineer at Burendo, you will work with clients to help guide their testing strategy and help them focus on quality. You may be writing automated checks, participating or running 3 Amigos sessions, getting involved with tool selection and pipelines or other activities but your focus is on being an advocate for testing in the right way and leading the strategic quality discussions.