Job Description

Lead Java Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Hybrid Working in London - 2-3 Days on-site per week
£90k - £120k + Benefits + Bonus

Are you a skilled leader in software testing with a passion for driving quality and innovation? Our client is seeking a Lead Java SDET to oversee testing strategies, mentor a talented team, and deliver scalable, robust services for their advanced platform.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a small team of SDETs, managing performance and hiring.
• Drive testing strategies with a focus on shift-left principles and automation best practices.
• Design and build advanced automation frameworks, tools, and comprehensive test coverage.
• Collaborate with developers to enhance test planning, execution, and issue resolution.
• Propose improvements to automation processes while maintaining shared libraries and documentation.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of test development experience, including 2+ years leading a team.
• Strong expertise in Java, object-oriented principles, and unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit).
• Experience testing backend systems or APIs, with knowledge of REST, JSON, or Thrift.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Selenium WebDriver, Jenkins, big data technologies (Hadoop, Kafka), or performance testing tools like JMeter.

Why Apply?

• Competitive bonus structure (from 4%, up to 8% after 3 years).
• Comprehensive benefits including private pension plans, health & dental coverage, life assurance, and more.
• Hybrid working policy (2-3 days on-site per week).
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus snacks and refreshments on-site.

This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping the quality of cutting-edge mobile applications. If you're ready to take your testing expertise to the next level, apply now!

Please note visa sponsorship is not available.