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Software Developer in Test (Python) £55,000 Bristol

Bristol
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I’m recruiting for a Software Developer in Test (Python) to join my client based in North Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an awesome bundh of people on  mission critical technologies that help keep people on the front line connected in high pressure situations. You’ll need to be comfortable coming into the Bristol office three days a week, and due to the nature of the work, you must either hold a British passport or have lived in the UK for the past five years, as all employees are required to undergo security clearance.
 
The engineering team is growing, and they’re now looking for a Software Engineer in Test to take ownership of their automation frameworks. While they already have some automation in place, you’ll play a key role in building out and expanding coverage across their products. There will also be opportunities to get involved in development projects if that’s an area you’d like to explore.
 
In this role, you’ll design, develop, and maintain automated frameworks for functional, integration, and regression testing using Python. You’ll collaborate closely with development teams to ensure automated tests are s integrated into CI/CD pipelines, and you’ll also design and run performance and load tests to make sure applications remain scalable and reliable under pressure.
 
Their ideal person will have  strong experience building test automation frameworks with Python and worked with tools such as Selenium etc,  along with hands-on experience using CI/CD tools. They’re looking for someone proactive who enjoys staying ahead of the curve with new tools, technologies, and industry trends. The team is always keen to improve their approach and are currently exploring the use of AI in their processes, so any interest or experience in this area would definitely earn you extra brownie points.
 
The salary is up to £55,000, and if you’d like to find out more, please apply below to Sam Miller at SR2, Socially Responsible Recruitment

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