Senior Software Engineer in Test (React)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer in Test (React): Building and maintaining a world-class automation framework spanning mobile and web tech stacks with an accent on React and React Native. Focus on implementing CI workflows, defining quality gates, and reducing test cycle time to ensure high-quality releases.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK)

Company

The UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, helping clients save time, tax, and money on their investments for over 40 years.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for the web tech stack.
• Implement test frameworks and CI workflows to improve coverage and execution reliability.
• Partner with developers to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality gates.
• Build reusable components and abstractions to ensure automation code remains scalable and maintainable.
• Conduct code reviews for automation contributions to enforce best practices.
• Build and maintain test coverage for shared business logic within the React platform.

Requirements

• Strong experience developing automation suites.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of React architecture and debugging tools.
• Experience with REST APIs or GraphQL.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and strong debugging skills.
• Unable to provide employment sponsorship; candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Nice to have

• Experience in fintech or banking applications.
• Familiarity with micro-frontend architecture.
• Experience working with feature flags.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tooling.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements.
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a Christmas closure day.
• Pension scheme with up to 11% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance and health care cash plans.
• Comprehensive wellness support, including mental health counselling and Wellhub access.

Hiring process

• Screening interview: 30-minute conversation regarding experience and fit.
• Technical take-home exercise: One week to implement automated tests for a React application.
• Technical interview: 90-minute session reviewing the take-home exercise and behavioral fit.