Software Test Engineer - Remote

at  FDM Group

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong software development skills, with proven experience in Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript
• Extensive experience in building and maintaining test automation frameworks, preferably with Playwright
• Sound knowledge in a wide range of technologies and libraries used in an enterprise, such as logging and monitoring, ORM, authentication/authorisation, cloud hosting environments, systems integration, source control, package management etc
• In-depth understanding of test automation principles and best practices, with the ability to design scalable and maintainable solutions
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating test automation frameworks within those pipelines

• Knowledge of Docker and working in containerised environments

  Desirable Technical Skills

• Experience migrating tests from Selenium/Java to Playwright/TypeScript.

• Familiarity with cross-browser testing tools like BrowserStack.
• Understanding of cloud services like AWS.
• Knowledge of Unix & shell scripting.
• Experience with shared Node modules and publishing to npmjs.
• Exposure to Terraform, Docker Compose, and Makefile.
• Experience with SonarQube for code quality analysis

ABOUT THE ROLE

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to work remotely our client within the public sector in Cardiff. This opportunity is a 6-month contract that can be carried out remotely.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated SDET to join our client where you will play a crucial part in enhancing their automated testing capabilities, with a primary focus on developing and optimising their test automation framework.
As an SDET, your work will centre around the development and improvement of our Playwright framework in Node.js and TypeScript. You will be instrumental in leading the migration of test suites from Selenium in Java to Playwright, whilst focusing on building scalable, maintainable, and high-performance automation frameworks. This role requires strong development skills, as you will be working on the underlying architecture of our testing framework and migrating tests to Playwright.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain a robust test automation framework using Playwright, Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript. Focus on creating scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our testing strategy
• Lead the technical aspects of migrating tests from Selenium/Java to Playwright/TypeScript, ensuring that the new framework is both efficient and effective
• Collaborate closely with test engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the automation framework integrates seamlessly with our development and CI/CD pipelines
• Work with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure the automation framework is fully integrated with our CI/CD pipelines, Docker environments, and cross-browser testing tools like BrowserStack
• Advocate for and implement best practices in code quality, including code reviews, refactoring, and performance optimisation within the testing framework