At a Glance
- Tasks: Engineer confidence in software quality through innovative testing and automation.
- Company: Retail Insight, a leader in data-driven decision-making for retailers.
- Benefits: Flexible working, 25 days leave, summer hours, and birthday off.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor others and grow in a dynamic, supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a mission to transform software quality with cutting-edge AI and automation.
- Qualifications: Experience in software testing, programming skills in Python/TypeScript, and knowledge of automation frameworks.
Don’t Just Test Software. Engineer Confidence. At Retail Insight, we’re on a mission to help some of the world’s biggest retailers make smarter decisions through data. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Test to help us take our quality engineering capability to the next level. This isn’t a traditional QA role. We’re looking for someone who sees testing as an engineering discipline, loves automation, and is excited by the potential of AI to transform how software quality is delivered. You’ll play a key role in building scalable test frameworks, embedding quality into our development lifecycle, and helping our engineers create better software, faster. What you’ll be doing We’re more interested in capability than ticking every box, but you’ll likely bring: Previous experience as a Software Engineer in Test (SET), SDET, QA Automation Engineer or similar Proven programming skills in Python and/or TypeScript Experience with modern automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, PyTest, Jest or Selenium Hands-on experience using Generative AI tools to support software development or testing A good understanding of prompt engineering and AI-assisted code generation Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines Strong knowledge of testing strategies across the software development lifecycle Experience mentoring or supporting engineers in quality engineering best practices Bonus points if you also have; Knowledge of AI-powered testing solutions Data and analytics platforms Azure, Databricks or cloud-native applications Engineering quality metrics and standards LLM evaluation frameworks and AI testing techniques Some of our extras... Flexible Working – Enjoy a hybrid work model (typically 2 days in the office) with flexibility based on business needs, plus a work from anywhere policy to give you freedom to explore. Time Off – 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), increasing with length of service, plus an extra day off for your birthday! We also operate summer hours so you can make the most of the sunshine. Learning
Senior Software Developer In Test employer: Retail Insight
Retail Insight is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we provide opportunities for mentorship and skill development, particularly in cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven testing. Our hybrid working model ensures a healthy work-life balance while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating quality engineering practices.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Software Developer In Test
Software Engineering in Test (SET)
QA Automation Engineering
Programming in Python
Programming in TypeScript
Automation Frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, PyTest, Jest, Selenium)
Generative AI Tools
Prompt Engineering
