Software Development Engineer in Test

As a SDET here at Flooid, you will be a key contributor to our test automation efforts, specialising in the development of automated test frameworks and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. This role involves collaborating closely with development and quality assurance teams to implement robust testing solutions, promote test automation best practices, and integrate automated tests into our CI/CD pipelines.

As an SDET at you'll drive test automation, scripting robust tests and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities:

• Advocate for behaviour-driven development (BDD) principles and ensure their incorporation into the automation testing process.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts to ensure comprehensive test coverage across application layers.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support reliable deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to align testing efforts with Agile and DevOps practices.
• Provide guidance to QE’s and QA’s in automation best practices.
• Build automation initiatives to continuously improve testing processes and automation capabilities.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks tailored to the organisation’s needs.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement automated test suites.
• Build and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers (QEs) and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage and timely identification of defects.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to ensure testability and maintainability of code.

You will need to bring:

• Proven experience in building and implementing automation frameworks.
• Expertise in behaviour-driven development (BDD) methodologies.
• Experience with API testing using tools like Postman, Concordion or REST Assured.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their integration with automated testing.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Xray, or similar.
• Understanding of performance testing principles and tools.

Flooid is a software technology company. We offer retailers an omnichannel solution across any sales channel from point of sale, mobile, online, social, and beyond, offering solutions for Cloud and Managed Services, ensuring we provide our retailers with everything they need to make their sale.  

Here at Flooid, we love our culture – it has helped us achieve some amazing things. We are passionate about our product and our service, and we are on a mission to revolutionise our colleagues’ and customers’ experiences by employing brilliant people who are experts at what they do. Our customers’ needs are at the heart of what we do, which has resulted in great success in what we’ve done and an exciting strategy for where we are heading. 

Location: Coventry. Hybrid working- work from home with occasional travel to our head office in Coventry and limited travel to customer sites

Salary: Competitive and dependant on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

We understand that you have commitments - picking up children, being a carer or a gym class you just can’t miss. We recognise the importance of helping you balance your working life with other priorities – that is why we have a work from home policy and flexibility with the working hours in the day.

Travel: Some occasional UK and international travel may be required depending on project needs.

Benefits: Competitive salary. 25 days + bank holidays (and the option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave). Company sick pay (with qualifying length of service). Enhanced Family Leave. Westfield Health Cash Plan - claim money back for wellbeing and alternative therapies and have access to a GP 24/7. Access to a discount platform. Life assurance. Free annual eye test. Cycle to work scheme.