TL;DR

Senior Software Developer in Test (Java/React): Modernizing automated testing strategies for Java and React applications, aiding teams in shifting away from slow, brittle end-to-end testing towards effective integration, functional, and contract testing. Focus on close collaboration with developers and platform engineers, acting as a quality authority, and introducing AI-assisted testing approaches to improve coverage and efficiency.

Location: Hybrid working (London or Newcastle)

Salary: £550-£600 per day

Company

A specialist cloud and solutions engineering consultancy.

What you will do

Modernise automated testing strategies for Java and React applications.
Collaborate closely with developers and platform engineers.
Act as a quality authority within delivery teams.
Introduce AI-assisted testing approaches to improve coverage and efficiency.
Design test strategy and test architecture.
Help teams move away from slow, brittle end-to-end testing towards effective integration, functional, and contract testing.

Requirements

Strong experience testing Java and React applications.
Deep knowledge of automated UI testing.
Hands-on experience with Playwright.
Knowledge of BDD and strong collaboration with developers.
Experience with contract testing (e.g. Pact).
Comfortable modernising legacy test approaches.
Confident working in client-facing environments.

Culture & Benefits

6-month contract (extension likely).
Outside IR35.

Senior Software Developer In Test (Java/React)