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Lead Java SDET

City of London
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Lead Java Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Hybrid Working in London - 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.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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