Senior Software Development Engineer Test (London Area)
Location: London
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Swap is a leading software provider dedicated to empowering e-commerce brands with innovative, data-driven solutions. Our cutting-edge platform helps online retailers optimise their operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where creativity and innovation thrive.
We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET to take ownership of end-to-end (E2E) test automation and test environments. You will design, build and optimise our e2e test framework, ensure seamless CI/CD integration, and drive consistent standards for E2E testing across our teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain E2E testing framework
- Manage auto-test environments, including CI/CD integration, reporting, and data management
- Optimise test execution (parallelisation, containerisation, or other techniques) to improve efficiency and reliability
- Define and enforce standards for E2E test code, ensuring consistency and maintainability
- Collaborate with developers to share best practices and drive a culture of high-quality automation
- Monitor and analyse test results, identifying flakiness or performance bottlenecks and proposing solutions
Requirements
- Proven experience with designing and building E2E automation frameworks (Playwright highly preferred)
- Strong background in CI/CD processes (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and test environment management
- Proficiency in programming (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or similar) to customise testing workflows
- Hands-on approach to optimising execution time, troubleshooting flakiness, and refining reporting methods
- Ability to collaborate with developers and clearly communicate standards, improvements, and test coverage gaps
- Attention to detail with a focus on creating reliable, scalable automation solutions
Benefits:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Stock options in a high-growth startup
- Private Health insurance
- Pension