Software Development Engineer in Test

PAYTER

. Design, build, and deliver sustainable, scalable, reliable, and well-tested software into a secure cloud infrastructure .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining automated test suites across the testing pyramid, with a strong focus on modern software testing practices and a commitment to fostering a quality-driven culture. Proficient in utilizing diverse testing strategies and cloud platforms to ensure robust software delivery.

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Automated Test Suite DevelopmentModern Software Testing PracticesGolang Testing PackagesCI/CD PipelinesEvent-Based Microservice Architectures

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingUnit TestingIntegration TestingLoad TestingPerformance TestingTest-Driven Development (TDD)Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)Mocking/StubbingTest Data ManagementVulnerability Assessments

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolverExcellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailKnowledge-Sharing AbilityOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

PlaywrightGCPCI/CD ToolsGitContainerization Tools

Industry Keywords

Cloud InfrastructureDevOps PracticesMicroservice ArchitecturesSoftware Quality AssuranceTesting Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGoogle Cloud PlatformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and deliver sustainable, scalable, reliable, and well-tested software into a secure cloud infrastructure
Advocate for and implement testing best practices across all disciplines
Promote a quality-driven and testable mindset within the team
Foster shared responsibility for quality and testing from the outset of projects
Guide planning and refinement sessions to understand and estimate test efforts and identify dependencies
Pair with Software Engineers during development and code review to ensure appropriate test coverage and avoid duplicated effort
Develop and maintain tools for integration, regression, load, performance, and security testing
Ensure the automation framework is targeted, efficient, and resilient
Investigate complex issues and determine root causes by analyzing logs, databases, and system behavior

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong track record of advocating for modern software testing practices and mentoring engineers to build a healthy, automation-first testing culture
Deep experience developing and maintaining automated test suites across the entire testing pyramid, including unit, component, integration, end-to-end, load, and performance testing
High proficiency in diverse testing strategies (TDD, BDD, Black/White Box), alongside mocking/stubbing, test data management, and test results reporting
Hands-on experience with native Golang testing packages and UI frameworks like Playwright
Proficiency in another language may be accepted with commitment to learning Golang
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices including Infrastructure as Code, and cloud platforms like GCP
Strong understanding of event-based, distributed microservice architectures and containerization
Solid grasp of Git workflows, OOP, SOLID principles, design patterns, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
Highly organized, analytical problem-solver with excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, knowledge-sharing ability, and pride in delivering work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and a discretionary bonus based on company performance
25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays
Dedicated monthly “well-being days” to support mental health and work-life balance
Attractive company pension plan
Fully remote working environment with a focus on flexibility
Opportunities for high-impact growth within an international scale-up in the payments industry