Software Engineer in Test

Job description

Java Software Development Engineer in Test - FinTech - Java

Remote (UK) | £80 - 90k

Our client a cutting-edge fintech business is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (Java SDET) to strengthen their automated testing framework and drive software quality to the highest standards. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about automation, exploratory testing, and collaborating with experienced developers in a dynamic environment.

Duties:

• Expand and improve automated acceptance / end-to-end tests
• Conduct exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and ensure robustness
• Pair with developers to enhance testing infrastructure for continuous delivery
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in software quality

Essential Experience:

• Strong Object-Oriented Programming in Java
• Java must be your primary language you have a proven background with
• Proven background as an SDET
• Component testing, end-to-end testing & failure scenario testing
• Exploratory testing

Desirable Experience:

• Continuous Delivery & CI/CD environments
• API & UI Testing (Selenium)
• Event-driven systems & messaging protocols
• Extreme Programming & Pair Programming
• Performance / Low Latency experience
• Low Level coding

What We are Looking For:

Strong communication skills – comfortable engaging with technical & non-technical teams

Inquisitive mindset – you enjoy finding ways to "break" software

Proactive & self-driven – you shape your role and seek improvements

Adaptable – able to pivot with changing priorities and requirements

No sponsorship provided.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-02-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English