Lead SDET
Nottingham - UK
Department:
Job Summary
Reporting into our Test Manager you will:
- Design develop and execute test strategies (manual and automation) aligned with business and technical requirements.
- Provide technical guidance to other SDETs in the team.
- Perform automation code review with peers.
- Drive implementation of automation frameworks and best practices across the team.
- Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement for QA practices.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams including development DevOps and product owners to ensure quality is embedded from design to delivery.
- Own quality metrics report test results and contribute to risk assessments.
- Guide root cause analysis for critical issues and drive preventive measures.
- Influence shift-left testing.
Qualifications :
- Hands-on experience in a quality engineering test automation role for the software systems
- Experience with improving quality and delivering high-quality software.
- First approaches security best practices and shift-left testing.
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies Agile testing and SDLC practices.
- API testing experience using tools like Postman Bruno.
- Automation frameworks development expertise with BDD/TDD frameworks like Cucumber.
- Strong scripting/programming skills Python language.
- CI/CD pipeline experience with tools like Jenkins GitHub Actions Bamboo etc.
- Proficiency in cloud-based testing (AWS preferred) including services like S3 Step Function Lambda Event Bridge Glue Batch.
- Database/SQL testing including data validation and backend verification.
- Performance testing exposure using tools like Locust Gatling or Locust.
Useful skills:
- Experience with Big Data testing.
- Exposure to AI/ML model testing and validation.
- Knowledge of Observability tools (CloudWatch Splunk).
- Basic understanding of security testing tools.
Additional Information :
Benefits package includes:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
- Core benefits include pension bupa healthcare sharesave scheme and more
- 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experians culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI work/life balance development authenticity collaboration wellness reward & recognition volunteering... the list goes on. Experians people first approach is award-winning; Worlds Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25) Great Place To Work in 24 countries and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experians DNA and practices and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work irrespective of their gender ethnicity religion colour sexuality physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, ... View more