Photon Infotech
SDET Engineer - GCP, Integration / Stabilization Team
Job Description
Salary: £58,000 - 98,000 per year
Requirements:- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; masters degree preferred.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in software development, quality assurance, or testing roles, with a focus on cloud-based solutions.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go, and experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
- In-depth understanding of Google Cloud Platform services and technologies, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, and Dataflow.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native development tools and methodologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm.
- Solid grasp of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and propose effective solutions.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Google Cloud Platform certification (e.g., Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer, or Associate Cloud Engineer) preferred.
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and related tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI preferred.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and methodologies, including infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) preferred.
- Knowledge of software security principles and practices, including vulnerability assessment and penetration testing preferred.
- Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or Locust preferred.
- Prior experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments preferred.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and quality assurance engineers to understand integration requirements and develop comprehensive test strategies.
- Design and develop automated test scripts using industry-standard testing frameworks and tools tailored for Google Cloud Platform services.
- Create and maintain test data sets and environments to simulate real-world scenarios and ensure thorough test coverage.
- Conduct performance and scalability testing to assess the robustness and efficiency of GCP-integrated applications under varying loads.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues encountered during integration testing, working closely with development teams to prioritize and resolve defects.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the latest advancements in Google Cloud Platform technologies and incorporate best practices into the testing process.
- Contribute to the enhancement of CI/CD pipelines to enable automated deployment and testing of GCP-integrated solutions.
- Document test plans, test cases, and test results to facilitate effective communication and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Ansible
- Architect
- BigQuery
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- DevOps
- Docker
- GCP
- GitLab
- Helm
- JUnit
- Java
- Jenkins
- JMeter
- Kubernetes
- Puppet
- Python
- Security
- Selenium
- Terraform
More:
We are hiring an SDET focused on Google Cloud Platform-integrated solutions. The role involves working with developers, product managers, and quality assurance engineers in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to strengthen test strategy, automation, performance validation, and CI/CD enablement. We are looking for someone with strong cloud testing experience, deep GCP knowledge, and a collaborative approach to building reliable, scalable systems. Posting date: 2024-06-27.
last updated 35 week of 2026
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Photon Infotech
London
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