Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

  • 202503944
  • Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  • Full time
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Description

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior SDET to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and reliability of our Azure SaaS solutions for the insurance clients. The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical background, demonstrated leadership abilities, and a proven track record of thriving in a quality-focused environment.

The Responsibilities

  • Showcase innovative QA architecture skills by designing and implementing QA framework from scratch for a complete front end & back end integrated project.
  • Collaborate with QA lead & implement a SaaS focused Quality Management System in Azure based project.
  • Implement and maintain automated API testing using RestSharp, Postman, and Newman.
  • Successfully achieve business value outcomes by acting on QA KPIs identified by the QA Lead.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage for the integrated SaaS applications.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting ideas and persuading them to adopt best practices.

Qualifications

The Requirements

Essential Skills

•    QA architecture experience in setting up frameworks from scratch.
•    Proficiency in Azure concepts and fundamentals.
•    Strong advocate of automation first principles.
•    Expertise in JavaScript and RestSharp.
•    Experience is reading tests in Newman.
•    Strong programming skills in C# & Selenium.
•    Experience in leading end-to-end QA lifecycle in a SaaS integration project.
 

Desirable Skills:

  • Familiarity with IaC testing with Pulumi.
  • Performance and load testing experience with JMeter and Azure Load Test.
  • Experience with application monitoring tools such as Datadog or equivalent.
  • Experience with contract testing.
  • Strategic foresight with the ability to anticipate risks and develop proactive mitigation plans.

Qualifications:

  • E2E experience working in an Azure project, especially with a strong emphasis on Quality Assurance measures & best practices, will be very beneficial.
  • AZ 900 certification is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


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At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@wtwco.com
 

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