SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

At Legal & General were transforming the way technology enables our business and delivers exceptional experiences for our customers. Were looking for a talented SDET to join our engineering team helping to build test and support scalable secure and resilient cloud-based applications.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test who is passionate about quality engineering automation and continuous improvement. Youll work closely with engineers technical leaders and stakeholders to shape testing strategies enhance platform reliability and drive engineering excellence across modern AWS-based solutions.

What youll be doing:

• Building and enhancing high-quality software features and automated testing solutions across cloud-based applications
• Analysing complex technical challenges and resolving end-to-end issues across distributed systems 
• Defining and implementing test strategies that improve quality security usability and accessibility
• Conducting code reviews and promoting engineering best practice across functional and non-functional requirements 
• Driving improvements in CI/CD pipelines deployment processes and platform reliability 
• Collaborating with engineers to reduce technical debt and evolve application architecture 
• Mentoring colleagues sharing technical knowledge and contributing to a culture of continuous learning
• Researching emerging technologies and identifying opportunities to improve products tooling and ways of working

Who were looking for:

• Strong experience developing and testing enterprise applications using Java or other JVM-based languages
• Proven expertise working with AWS cloud services including serverless technologies and containerised solutions
• Strong knowledge of software testing practices including test-driven development and automation frameworks 
• Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines source control processes and automated deployment practices
• Good understanding of microservices distributed systems APIs and modern software architecture patterns
• Knowledge of web security API security and secure software development practices 
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments such as Scrum or Kanban
• Strong collaboration communication and problem-solving skills with a passion for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• Were creating netzero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable modern offices across the UK all designed to bring people together and elevate the inperson experience

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Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time