Korn Ferry
Software Developer in Test (SDET)
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Senior Software Developer in Test - Java & Cloud Automation
Location: London
3 days on site per week
Rate: up to £500 per day, inside IR35
Contract Duration: ASAP, 6 months + ext
Description
We're looking for a Senior Software Developer in Test - Java & Cloud Automation to join our team in London in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will ensure the quality and reliability of complex data pipelines and APIs through cutting-edge automation practices. You'll leverage your expertise in Java, testing frameworks, and cloud-native architectures to design and implement scalable test solutions, while collaborating closely with developers to embed TDD/BDD across the lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools for end-to-end (F2B) testing
- Implement API testing for RESTful services to validate functionality, robustness, and performance
- Evaluate and validate data pipelines on Databricks for accuracy and consistency
- Collaborate with engineering teams to drive TDD/BDD adoption throughout development
- Contribute to and optimize CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to enable continuous delivery
- Ensure scalable test solutions within Azure-based cloud architectures
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Requirements
- Strong proficiency in Java programming with a focus on automated testing
- Solid knowledge of TDD/BDD methodologies and related frameworks
- Experience in testing RESTful APIs and complex integration workflows
- Familiarity with data pipelines and F2B testing approaches
- Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud, Databricks, and GitLab CI/CD (highly beneficial)
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a keen eye for quality and detail
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Nice to Have
- Experience testing large-scale, distributed systems
- Knowledge of containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with performance and reliability testing tools
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
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