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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Kadence

Kadence

Software Engineering
Belfast, UK
Posted on Jan 12, 2025
Product & Development · Belfast · Hybrid Remote

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

There are few things that change everything, the world moving to hybrid working will be one of them. Kadence exists to make flexibility an advantage for organisations all over the world - powering a more positive, productive and personalised way of working so individuals, ideas and teams can thrive.

9/10 of companies, $25tn of employee salaries and $22tn of office real estate is moving to hybrid and Kadence is building the operating system to power the hybrid age.

Kadence coordinates people, projects, and workplaces empowering employees to become masters of hybrid. Over 250 companies around the world use Kadence to make hybrid work, from desk and room booking, to coordinating who should be onsite with who.

Don’t just take our word for it, Kadence is backed by investors including Kickstart, firstminute.capital, Manta Ray, Hambro Perks and Techstars.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build and maintain automated tests using appropriate frameworks for testing Kadence's software stack including but not limited to API, web application, mobile application and performance testing.
  • Develop effective strategies and test plans.
  • Create logs to document testing phases and defects.
  • Report bugs and errors to engineering teams.
  • Resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.
  • Be included in decisions and challenge our technical direction.
  • Execute test cases (automated or manual) and analyse results.
  • Evaluate product code according to specifications.
  • Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing
  • Create and maintain internal technical documentation for our automated testing strategies.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Demonstrable experience in the development and implementation of a testing framework(s) for API’s and web-based platform testing.
  • You must be a quick learner and be flexible about what technologies you use to automate the testing of our software stack. Our current stack is:
    • Front-end: TypeScript, Angular 18
    • Backend: PHP 8.2 / Symfony 8, REST, API Platform, Lambda (Node.JS)
    • Database: MySQL (Aurora DB) , Redis (ElastiCache)
    • Development tools: Jira, Jenkins, GitHub, Automated Testing
    • Cloud: AWS (20+ services), Kubernetes, Docker
    • Mobile: Android (Kotlin, Java) and iOS (Swift)
  • Experience of of scripting automated, end-to-end functional mobile testing automated testing (Cypress, Playwrite, Appium or similar).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and experience using them.
  • An intuitive understanding of the nuances of writing clear and comprehensive acceptance criteria, with a full understanding of Gherkin (or similar).
  • A meticulous work ethic, capable of owning and running their own projects independently.
  • An attitude geared to helping teammates within the product team, and across other departments.
  • Excellent collaborator and communicator within your team and the wider company.
  • Experience with manual software testing, e.g. executing test cycles, identifying, prioritising, and concisely reporting bugs.
  • BSc in a related field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other software/design discipline.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

  • The chance to experience an early-stage startup as it begins to scale.
  • Pioneering work with a brand new technology.
  • Join a passionate and fun team that is quickly expanding in Belfast.
  • Remote first with the ability to work from our sleek office in the heart Belfast city centre with access to a rooftop terrace, private member coffee lounge and regular wellbeing events.
  • Regular company socials including an annual offsite to get to socialise with your colleagues in person.
  • 5 weeks vacation per annum (plus public holidays), flexible work/life balance.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Stock options.
  • Company Pension.
  • Cycle2work Scheme.
Department
Product & Development
Locations
Belfast
Remote status
Hybrid Remote
Contact Mark Bailie Head of Product & Engineering – Product & Development

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About Kadence

At Kadence, we believe the way we work should lift us up, not lock us in, enabling people to flourish in everything they do.

By building the operating system for the future of work, we improve the coordination of people, time and space to help teams feel trusted and empowered to make the best choices about how, when and where they get their best work done.

Founded in 2013
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Product & Development · Belfast · Hybrid Remote

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

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