Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

<h1 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1etcwvt" data-start="457" data-end="510"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)</span></h1> <p data-start="512" data-end="609"><strong data-start="512" data-end="525">Location:</strong> London (Hybrid) | <strong data-start="544" data-end="562">Practice Area:</strong> Technology &amp; Engineering | <strong data-start="590" data-end="599">Type:</strong> Permanent</p> <p data-start="611" data-end="688"><strong data-start="611" data-end="688">Advance your testing career while shaping digital finance with automation</strong></p> <h2 data-section-id="1hl1yo8" data-start="690" data-end="705"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="693" data-end="705">The Role</strong></span></h2> <p data-start="707" data-end="999">Capco is growing our Engineering team and we're looking for experienced SDETs with a passion for delivering innovative solutions in financial services. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with cloud-native technologies, and collaborating in agile teams, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <p data-start="1001" data-end="1674">As a <strong data-start="1006" data-end="1061">Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)</strong> at Capco, you'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing projects that shape the future of financial services. You'll work alongside talented engineers, gain access to industry-leading training, and have opportunities to develop your expertise across multiple technology platforms and business domains within Financial Services &amp; Energy. You'll also embrace AI-enabled ways of working, using approved AI and automation tools where appropriate to improve engineering productivity, accelerate test delivery, and enhance software quality while applying sound engineering judgement and responsible AI practices.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1xihhvk" data-start="1676" data-end="1697"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="1679" data-end="1697">What You'll Do</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="1699" data-end="2519"> <li data-section-id="133qpt0" data-start="1699" data-end="1901">Design and implement robust, reusable, and scalable test strategies and automation frameworks, applying AI-enabled engineering approaches where appropriate to improve efficiency and test coverage.</li> <li data-section-id="1k7tzn6" data-start="1902" data-end="2051">Develop and maintain test artefacts, including test plans, specifications, automated scripts, and quality reporting to support end-to-end delivery.</li> <li data-section-id="1h191g2" data-start="2052" data-end="2182">Manage test environments and generate reliable, consistent test data to support functional, integration, and regression testing.</li> <li data-section-id="1bknspb" data-start="2183" data-end="2304">Execute <em class="Highlight ht233d6209-1330-41b6-a261-eee046307807">UI</em> and <em class="Highlight ht233d6209-1330-41b6-a261-eee046307807">API</em> automation using modern testing frameworks while integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.</li> <li data-section-id="1g57c0v" data-start="2305" data-end="2519">Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver quality-first solutions, encouraging the responsible use of approved AI tools and automation to improve collaboration and engineering outcomes.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="u9wmb5" data-start="2521" data-end="2550"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="2524" data-end="2550">What We're Looking For</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="2552" data-end="3212"> <li data-section-id="1pxt3dg" data-start="2552" data-end="2660">Strong knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language, such as <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Java</em>, <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Scala</em>, or <em class="Highlight hte8d84c36-3d11-4b5d-af91-f34d644d37f4">JavaScript</em>.</li> <li data-section-id="kwxspc" data-start="2661" data-end="2802">Experience designing and building test automation frameworks using tools such as <em class="Highlight ht233d6209-1330-41b6-a261-eee046307807">Selenium</em>, <em class="Highlight ht233d6209-1330-41b6-a261-eee046307807">Cypress</em>, Playwright, or equivalent technologies.</li> <li data-section-id="byn3hj" data-start="2803" data-end="2918">Hands-on experience with <em class="Highlight ht233d6209-1330-41b6-a261-eee046307807">UI</em> and <em class="Highlight ht233d6209-1330-41b6-a261-eee046307807">API</em> automation, alongside a solid understanding of quality engineering practices.</li> <li data-section-id="x31mnm" data-start="2919" data-end="3024">Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, Jenkins, GitHub, SonarQube, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.</li> <li data-section-id="1ioaxep" data-start="3025" data-end="3212">Experience using AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve engineering productivity while maintaining appropriate human oversight, governance, software quality, and testing standards.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="prnxb8" data-start="3214" data-end="3237"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="3217" data-end="3237">Bonus Points For</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="3239" data-end="3759"> <li data-section-id="5xqlcr" data-start="3239" data-end="3333">Development experience with modern programming languages and software engineering practices.</li> <li data-section-id="14tizzk" data-start="3334" data-end="3422">Performance and load testing experience using JMeter, LoadRunner, or equivalent tools.</li> <li data-section-id="13gs17d" data-start="3423" data-end="3520">Knowledge of DevOps practices and public cloud platforms including <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">AWS</em>, <em class="Highlight ht12570a5c-fe4a-4faf-85ad-9359aedf0c1d">Azure</em>, or Google Cloud.</li> <li data-section-id="998qev" data-start="3521" data-end="3604">Experience supporting cloud migration programmes and modern application delivery.</li> <li data-section-id="1xq87qu" data-start="3605" data-end="3759">Curiosity to explore responsible AI, automation, and emerging quality engineering technologies to continually improve software testing and delivery.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1lla9of" data-start="3761" data-end="3782"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="3764" data-end="3782">Why Join Capco</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="3784" data-end="4159"> <li data-section-id="2dvy0w" data-start="3784" data-end="3861">Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.</li> <li data-section-id="1a87gyn" data-start="3862" data-end="3934">Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.</li> <li data-section-id="bsqn1d" data-start="3935" data-end="4003">Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.</li> <li data-section-id="19cv5mp" data-start="4004" data-end="4073">Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.</li> <li data-section-id="16f0ika" data-start="4074" data-end="4159">Help shape the future of digital transformation across Financial Services &amp; Energy.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="asdj0h" data-start="4161" data-end="4176"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="4164" data-end="4176">Benefits</strong></span></h2> <p data-start="4178" data-end="4278">We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:</p> <ul data-start="4280" data-end="5347"> <li data-section-id="1sfk404" data-start="4280" data-end="4403"><strong data-start="4282" data-end="4300">Core Benefits:</strong> Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.</li> <li data-section-id="1yaj5pw" data-start="4404" data-end="4506"><strong data-start="4406" data-end="4424">Mental Health:</strong> Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.</li> <li data-section-id="1pqxiiz" data-start="4507" data-end="4668"><strong data-start="4509" data-end="4529">Family-Friendly:</strong> Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.</li> <li data-section-id="1nwru6l" data-start="4669" data-end="4767"><strong data-start="4671" data-end="4687">Family Care:</strong> Eight complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.</li> <li data-section-id="jxn220" data-start="4768" data-end="4886"><strong data-start="4770" data-end="4794">Holiday Flexibility:</strong> Five weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.</li> <li data-section-id="j8a7rs" data-start="4887" data-end="5128"><strong data-start="4889" data-end="4913">Continuous Learning:</strong> Your growth, your way—minimum <strong data-start="4944" data-end="4977">40 hours of training annually</strong> through workshops, certifications, and e-learning. You'll also be assigned a <strong data-start="5055" data-end="5086">Business Coach from Day One</strong> to support your professional development.</li> <li data-section-id="1ymgary" data-start="5129" data-end="5184"><strong data-start="5131" data-end="5153">Healthcare Access:</strong> Convenient online GP services.</li> <li data-section-id="1ehztlg" data-start="5185" data-end="5347"><strong data-start="5187" data-end="5203">Extra Perks:</strong> Wellhub (Gympass), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="13k4p8o" data-start="5349" data-end="5374"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="5352" data-end="5374">Inclusion at Capco</strong></span></h2> <p data-start="5376" data-end="5869">We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know—we'll be happy to help. We value each person's unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our <strong data-start="5686" data-end="5707">#BeYourselfAtWork</strong> culture encourages individuality and collaboration—a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>#LI-DNI</p> Find Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow