Job description

JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineer In Test
LOCATION: Hertfordshire
SALARY: Up to £65,000
WAY OF WORKING: Full Time | Hybrid | Permanent

THE BUSINESS:
C4S Search are proud to be working a fast growing, ambitious marketing, and technology company in the Hertfordshire area.

THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN TEST OPPORTUNITY:

A skilled Senior Software Engineer in Test excels in time management, organisation, and communication. They advocate for best practices in software design, development, and testing, continually enhancing their technical skills.
Engages as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring quality-focused approaches and substantial automation.
Develops and executes white box tests at the source code level, advising on code quality enhancements and constructing automated test suites.
Designs automated tools and frameworks for comprehensive software validation and end-to-end functional testing.
Implements CI frameworks for continuous testing and delivery, driving advancements in CI practices.
Utilises performance, load, security, and service virtualisation testing tools, offering advice on best practices and integration into CI environments.
Collaborates with stakeholders to formulate test plans and conditions, advocating for thorough test data conditioning and effective communication throughout projects.

YOUR KEY SKILLS:

Skilled in developing UI and API Test Automation Frameworks and libraries
Proficient in automating tests using frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Appium, or similar tools.
Extensive experience in server-side API testing, Integration testing, and a solid grasp of REST APIs
Competent in utilising JIRA for defect logging, test scenario development, execution, and generating status reports/dashboards.
Proficient in crafting complex SQL queries.
Well-versed in setting up CI/CD pipelines with Gitlab
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
Proficient in programming languages such as PHP and TypeScript/JavaScript
Experience with tools like Postman, LambdaTest, and K6.
Skilled in troubleshooting test failures and implementing appropriate fixes.
Proficient in conducting feasibility, compatibility testing, and prototyping for various features.
Strong skills in identifying trends and pattern recognition.
Experience in functional and integration testing across various browsers.
Proficient in regression, performance, and load testing.
Capable of documenting risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, and proactively managing them.
Clear communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders on Sprint/Test Strategy
Strong interpersonal skills including negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building; ability to prioritise, influence, and persuade without direct control.
Ability to work both independently and as a team player.

C4S Search connect future tech talent with leading deep tech, bio tech & clean tech organisations and we are always keen to hear from those who work in the tech industry.