SDET Engineer - GCP, Integration / Stabilization Team

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Technologies:

• 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