SDET

SDET (Software Developer In Test) - Watford - £70,000 - £90,000 + Fantastic Benefits Overview: Our client, a leading online gaming company based in London, is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the test automation framework, focusing on API and end-to-end (E2E) testing, and driving automation across manual processes. This is a hybrid working opportunity, offering a dynamic and fast-paced gaming environment, with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and management of test/automation architectures, focusing on API and end-to-end (E2E) testing frameworks. Oversee non-functional testing efforts, particularly performance testing, to ensure optimal gaming experiences. Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual processes, streamlining efficiency in the gaming platform. Support overall QA team activities, including: Managing structured tickets within the SDLC. Providing timely assurance on development outputs. Administering test environments and overseeing documentation and reporting for gaming features. Mentor team members on QA best practices, with a strong emphasis on automation and strategic thinking within the gaming context. Champion quality assurance processes within the broader gaming development team, ensuring alignment with production data and risk-based testing priorities. Essential Experience / Skills: A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a SDET, ideally within the gaming industry or a similar fast-paced tech environment. Expertise in automating tests using frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Appium, or similar tools. Strong experience in server-side API testing, integration testing, and a solid understanding of REST APIs, particularly for gaming platforms. Proficiency in JIRA for defect logging, test scenario development, execution, and status reporting. Advanced SQL query writing skills for data-heavy gaming applications. Hands-on experience setting up CI/CD pipelines with GitLab. Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies. Proficiency in PHP, TypeScript, or JavaScript programming. Experience with tools like Postman, LambdaTest, and K6 for various testing activities within the gaming environment. Ability to troubleshoot test failures, identify root causes, and implement fixes for gaming-related features. Experience in cross-browser functional and integration testing, as well as regression, performance, and load testing for gaming applications. Strong skills in documenting and managing risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies. Excellent communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders on sprint and test strategy. Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiation, facilitation, and consensus-building abilities. Desirable: Experience of working in a gaming, gambling, or online marketing company. Exposure to customer/marketing analytics (e.g., segmentation, churn, retention, etc.). Package: Salary: £70,000 - £90,000. Hybrid working model with flexible hours. Free private healthcare. Generous pension scheme. Professional development opportunities. Gym membership and free parking. SDET (Software Developer In Test) - Watford - £70,000 - £90,000 + Fantastic Benefits