Contract Senior SDET

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Job Specifications

Contract Details
6-month contract (extension likely)
£550-£600 per day
Outside IR35
Hybrid working (London or Newcastle)
A specialist cloud and solutions engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Test to join on a contract basis as a hands-on quality engineering consultant.
You will work on modernising automated testing strategies for Java and React applications, helping teams move away from slow, brittle end-to-end testing towards effective integration, functional, and contract testing. The role involves close collaboration with developers and platform engineers, acting as a quality authority within delivery teams and introducing AI-assisted testing approaches to improve coverage and efficiency.
Key Requirements
Strong experience testing Java and React applications
Deep knowledge of automated UI testing
Experience designing test strategy and test architecture
Hands-on experience with Playwright
Knowledge of BDD and strong collaboration with developers
Experience with contract testing (eg Pact)
Comfortable modernising Legacy test approaches
Confident working in client-facing environments
Tech Stack
Java, React, Playwright, Cucumber, Selenium, JUnit, Mockito, Pact, REST-assured, Jest
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

About the Company

We provide innovative talent solutions for high-growth markets, connecting exceptional people with ambitious companies to drive success. Our focus is on advancing careers and supporting transformative, future-focussed businesses in the UK, Europe and US. We specialise across 3 core areas: technology, advanced engineering and cyber security. By partnering with us, businesses can adapt, protect, and lead in a rapidly changing world. Know more

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