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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing automated testing strategies for Java and React applications, with a strong focus on modern frameworks and AI-assisted testing techniques. Proven ability to collaborate with development teams to enhance testing standards and improve system reliability through contract testing practices.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Automated UI TestingJava Application TestingReact Application TestingContract Testing (Pact)AI-Assisted Testing
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Hard Skills
Test Architecture DesignBehavior-Driven Development (BDD)Integration TestingFunctional TestingJUnit/MockitoREST-AssuredSeleniumJestPlaywrightCucumber
Soft Skills
Client-Facing CommunicationCollaboration with Development TeamsQuality Advocacy
Tools & Technologies
CI/CD PipelineDockerKubernetes
Certifications & Qualifications
UK Government Security Clearance (SC)
Industry Keywords
Legacy Testing ModernizationConsultative Delivery EnvironmentsLarge-Scale Environment Experience
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesDockerJavaJestJUnitKubernetesMockitoReactSelenium
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and implement modern automated testing strategies for Java and React applications
- Migrate legacy test suites to modern frameworks such as Playwright
- Reduce reliance on slow end-to-end tests through integration, functional, and contract testing
- Implement and promote contract testing practices to improve system reliability
- Embed quality earlier in the delivery lifecycle by working closely with developers
- Introduce AI-assisted testing techniques to improve speed, coverage, and quality
- Act as a quality advocate and testing authority within delivery teams
- Drive improvements in developer feedback loops and testing standards
- Support a large-scale modernisation and AI-enabled transformation programme
- Work in client-facing, consultative delivery environments
- Report to a Principal Software Engineer
Requirements
What you’ll need- Senior-level experience testing Java and React applications
- Deep knowledge of automated UI testing and modern frameworks
- Experience designing test architecture and strategy
- Strong understanding of BDD and collaboration with development teams
- Hands-on experience with contract testing, e.g. Pact
- Experience modernising legacy testing approaches and tooling
- Interest or experience in AI-assisted testing
- Confidence working in client-facing, consultative environments
- Proficiency with Java, React, Playwright, Cucumber, Selenium, JUnit/Mockito, REST-assured, Jest, and Pact
- Nice to have: modern CI/CD pipeline experience
- Nice to have: exposure to Docker/Kubernetes
- Nice to have: regulated or large-scale environment experience
- Must be eligible for UK Government Security Clearance (SC): British Passport or ILR, residence in the UK for the last 5 years, and no criminal record or financial irregularities
Benefits
Comp & perks- 10% bonus
- 10% shares
- Flexible working with core hours of 10-4pm
- Hybrid working
- 25 days’ holiday a year, plus bank holidays
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Enhanced maternity and paternity to full pay
- Workplace Nursery Benefit
- Full Private Healthcare cover for you; partners and children covered 50%
- Death in Service
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Pension plus a salary sacrifice option
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free hygiene products available in the London office
- Free therapy through AXA
- Access to the Headspace App
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Learning budget of £1,000 a year
- Your own MacBook Pro while you work at Appvia
- Dog friendly office
- Free snacks in the office
- Pool table and ping pong table
- Regular team socials, board game nights, industry meetups and more