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Global Relay • London, England, United Kingdom
Role & seniority: Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET); senior individual contributor with people leadership for a small SDET team
Stack/tools: Java; OO design; JUnit; backend/API testing; REST/JSON; Selenium WebDriver; JMeter (asset); big data tools (Hadoop, MongoDB, Kafka, SQL); HTTP/TLS/TCP; CI/CD (Jenkins, Bamboo); test frameworks, automation libraries; documentation of frameworks/tools
Manage performance assessments and hiring for a small team of SDETs; mentor and develop team capabilities
Define, drive, and improve testing and automation strategies; organize test planning for releases
Design/coding of automation frameworks, tests, and tools; participate in planning, execution, issue resolution, and process improvements; maintain shared testing libraries and conduct code reviews
≥8 years in test development; ≥2 years leading a small team
Strong Java and object-oriented design understanding
Experience applying test practices in agile environments; API/backend testing; JUnit
Performance testing with JMeter or similar
Web services tech (REST, JSON, Thrift); Selenium WebDriver
Big data tech (Hadoop, MongoDB, Kafka, SQL); network protocols (HTTP/TLS/TCP)
CI/CD (Jenkins/Bamboo) and delivery concepts
Location & work type: United Kingdom-based; full-time role; cannot sponsor visa; candidates must have the right to work in the UK at time of application
For over 25 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.
Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It’s a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.
We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.
As a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you oversee testing resources on a small, highly focused team responsible for delivery of highly scalable and robust services within Global Relay’s platform. You are responsible to ensure appropriate and efficient testing strategies are applied in your areas of responsibility, with a focus on shift-left testing principles. You will drive continual improvement in your team’s automation frameworks and coverage while mentoring other SDETs in the team on industry leading technologies and test practices. You will guide and participate hands-on in the team’s testing efforts to ensure quality of coverage, quality of code and quality of delivery.
Manage performance assessments and hiring for a small team of SDETs Drive the team’s testing and automation strategies Define and organize the teams test planning for releases Design and coding of automation frameworks, tests and tools Participate in team planning and story grooming Participate in test execution, issue identification and resolution in support of the release Propose and implement improvements to automation and test processes Develop and maintain shared testing libraries Provide training, mentorship and support to other members on the team Conduct code reviews, improve and maintain quality of the automation code Document the automation framework, tools and infrastructure
Minimum 8 years of experience in test development Minimum 2 years of experience leading a small team Strong understanding of the Java language and object oriented principles Expertise applying test practices in an agile environment Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit Experience testing backend systems or APIs
At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You’ll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you’ll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.
Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.
To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit www.globalrelay.com.