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Senior Software Developer in Test (Senior SDET)

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Senior level
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Senior level
Lead and design unit, component, and contract tests for mobile and API layers. Coach teams on test design, risk-based testing, and shift-left practices. Build scalable automation frameworks (UI, API), configure SonarCloud, implement contract testing (Pact/PactFlow/OpenAPI), and integrate pipelines in GitLab/Jenkins to improve coverage and automation maturity.
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Are you passionate about driving quality through code? DVT is on the lookout for a highly skilled API-focused Developer in Test with deep expertise in contract testing, mobile automation, and unit testing best practices. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in coaching environments, champions shift-left testing, and can influence development teams to adopt robust testing strategies across the stack.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the creation, review, and optimisation of unit, component, and contract tests for APIs and mobile applications.

  • Coach and mentor developers on test design, risk-based testing, and test strategy, with clear articulation of the distinctions between test types.

  • Evaluate test coverage and placement based on risk, code complexity, stability, and historical defects.

  • Drive shift-left testing practices and embed quality early in the development lifecycle.

  • Champion mobile testing using tools like Espresso (Android) and XCUITest (iOS), both at UI and service levels.

  • Build and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for mobile and API layers.

  • Influence and track improvements in test coverage and automation maturity across teams.

Tech Stack
  • Languages & Frameworks: Java, React, Vert.x (primary), Spring Boot (secondary)

  • Mobile Testing: Espresso, XCUITest

  • Contract Testing: Pact, PactFlow, OpenAPI Spec

  • CI/CD & DevOps: GitLab, Jenkins, YAML, Docker, Kubernetes (k9s), AWS EKS

  • Monitoring & Reporting: Grafana, SonarCloud

  • Test Management: Qmetry, Xray, JIRA

  • Nice to have: Kubernetes (k8s), AWS EKS

Must-Have Experience
  • Mobile API testing expertise with a mobile-first testing approach

  • Test architecture design

  • Proven experience implementing the test pyramid and shift-left strategies.

  • Strong background in unit and component testing using JUnit/NUnit.

  • Hands-on experience with contract testing for mobile APIs using Pact/PactFlow or OpenAPI Spec.

  • Skilled in configuring SonarCloud for optimal test scanning.

  • Solid understanding of QA principles, with the ability to explain and apply them across test levels.

  • Experience with GitLab, YAML scripting, and Jenkins pipeline creation.

  • UI automation framework development for Android and iOS.

  • Familiarity with accessibility testing and relevant plugins.

  • RESTful service testing using Rest Assured, Postman, and similar tools.

  • Comfortable working in complex data environments.

Nice to Have
  • Experience in the airline domain.

  • Exposure to React testing using React Testing Library (re3/re4).

  • Experience with Playwright for end-to-end testing.

  • AWS cloud services knowledge.

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