Software Development Engineer In Test - Hybrid working

Salary: £35,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
Argo DevOps Solutions is a small but established UK-based technology company working in the Cyber and Cloud space. We are experts in delivering value into both the public and private sector, supporting delivery of quality products at speed. We solve complicated software and hardware problems using Agile approaches. Our specialisms include moving data between trust boundaries, designing secure data ingress and egress systems. Argo has substantial experience in mentoring our customers through their Agile journey.

Flexible Working (40hr per week)
~33 days holiday which includes Bank Holidays
~ Hybrid working
~ Part- Time or Full-Time considered
~ Pension
~ Other financial incentives

Responsible for designing and developing automated testing frameworks using a variety of programming languages and paradigms. You will also determine and execute the appropriate level of testing—both functional and nonfunctional—based on the specific needs of each project or feature.

Comprehensive Testing Strategies
~ Experience formulating and implementing testing strategies for complex microservice architectures, ensuring both functional and nonfunctional requirements are met.

Broad Programming Expertise
~ Proficiency in one or more programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Spring Boot, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS) to design and develop automated testing solutions.

API & Backend Testing
~ Proven track record testing backend systems, including RESTful APIs, as well as designing robust nonfunctional testing solutions (e.g., performance, security).

Agile Methodologies & Stakeholder Collaboration
~ Hands-on experience working in Agile teams, engaging with Product Owners and stakeholders to elicit requirements, facilitate technical workshops, and shape team objectives.

Strong familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Cucumber, Behave, Selenium) and BDD domain-specific languages (Cucumber, Gherkin) to drive behaviour-driven testing approaches.

CI/CD & Continuous Testing
~ Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and the ability to embed automated tests into delivery workflows for continuous quality assurance.

Plan, Develop, and Enhance Automated Testing
Define and implement automated testing strategies across all stages and iterations of product, system, and service development.
Measure and monitor testing standards, assess risks, and take preventative action through automation wherever possible.
Engage with customers and stakeholders—managing security, policy, and compliance considerations—to deliver high-quality solutions.
Identify improvements in requirements, design, or test implementation that increase testing effectiveness and efficiency.
Identify, evaluate, and manage the adoption of modern tools, techniques, and processes to maintain a robust testing framework.
Provide authoritative advice on all aspects of systems testing and integrate security at every phase of development.
Set up and refine CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Continuously improve development tools, processes, and workflows to boost quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Help foster a high-performing, inclusive culture where team members can excel together.
Contribute to the broader culture and growth of the organization by sharing knowledge, insights, and creative solutions.