Engineer - Software Engineering - York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - SPG Resourcing

    SPG Resourcing
    SPG Resourcing York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    Job Description Position Title:
    Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
    Junior - Mid-Level

    Location:
    York (2-3 days in the office per week)

    We are representing a forward-thinking player in the insurance sector, actively seeking a talented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their innovative team.

    This company thrives on agile methodologies and collaborative efforts to deliver impactful business solutions.

    As an SDET, you'll be pivotal in fortifying and advancing automated testing frameworks to ensure the integrity of various technology platforms, including web applications, APIs, and data systems.

    Your role will entail close collaboration with software engineers and product owners to define and validate application functionalities while spearheading a culture of quality assurance.

    Develop and sustain testing frameworks for APIs, data platforms, and web apps.
    Cultivate a culture of quality engineering, emphasizing automation as a primary approach.
    Liaise with both onshore and offshore teams to ensure seamless project progression.
    Profound understanding of testing methodologies, including behavior-driven and unit testing.
    Proficiency in automation testing, utilizing C# testing frameworks.
    Practical experience with web app testing tools like Playwright and API testing tools such as RestSharp.
    Familiarity with behavior-driven testing using Gherkin and SQL expertise for backend database testing.
    Solid grasp of DevOps principles and hands-on experience with cloud and on-premises solutions.

    Exposure to Azure DevOps pipelines and Docker/containerization.
    Experience with performance and load testing using tools like LoadUI.

    Our client's tech stack includes C# web applications interfacing with Microsoft SQL Server databases, complemented by Snowflake cloud data warehousing orchestrated through Python and Prefect for ELT processes.

    They operate within a hybrid on-premises/Azure cloud environment.


    Benefits Package:

    In addition to a competitive salary, our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, encompassing generous annual leave, performance-linked bonuses, pension contributions, and enticing perks such as gym membership subsidies and life insurance coverage.

    Committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, our client champions a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.