Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Purpose of PositionTo build a high-leverage, scalable quality system that enables our 7 engineering teams (50+ engineers) to ship high-quality software with speed and confidence. Your mission is to make quality the path of least resistance. You will architect and build the \u0022paved road\u0022 for quality, aiming to reduce technical debt on our quality systems and embed quality in our platform. You will build the tools, pipelines, frameworks, and feedback loops that empower engineers to own the quality of their code.The Role : A Builder, Not a BureaucratThis is a senior, hands-on, cross-functional leadership role with no direct people management responsibilities.u0022 Your 'customer' is the feature developer, and your 'product' is the test infrastructure they use every day. You are a pragmatic engineer who sees testing as a code problem, not a manual task. You will assess our technical bottlenecks and execute a plan to modernize our foundation. Key TasksBe the lead builder of our quality foundation. You are not just testing; you are building the core, compounding assets that will make quality scalable across 50+ engineers. This is about building the \u0022paved road\u0022— the tooling and libraries—that make it easier for engineers to write tests than to skip them.Test Infrastructure & ToolingDesign, build, and own the domain's \u0022paved road\u0022 for quality, including standardized CI / CD quality gates, testing frameworks (e.g., for end-to-end, contract, integration and performance testing), and static analysis tools. Lead the technical implementation for our test automation strategy. You will write the core framework code and libraries that make it simple for engineers to add robust, fast, and reliable tests.Advocate for testability by participating in technical reviews, ensuring that new services are designed to be easily tested (built-in, not bolted-on).Create reusable code templates and technical documentation to speed up adoption.Execution and Technical LeadershipTriage the domain's quality risks and focus your efforts on the biggest bottlenecks.build\u0022 decisions for quality tooling by providing feasibility and implementation analysis.Partner with teams to evolve testing strategies and pipelines, not only build for them. Pair with engineers on effective testing strategies and the \u0022How\u0022 behind them. Coach them to own the executionSkills & ExpertiseProven experience building scalable, multi-team quality frameworks from scratch (e.g., as Senior SDET).Expertise in building modern test automation frameworks (e.g., A data-driven mindset, with proven experience using metrics to drive quality strategy (comfortable with SQL, dashboards, etc.).Proactive synchronous and asynchronous communication skills, both verbal and written.A proven track record of influencing senior engineers and managers remotely and without direct authority.We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. Remote Working Allowance : You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs. In addition, we will support you in setting up your remote workspace appropriately.Flexi-Office : We offer an international culture and flexibility through our Flexi-Office and hybrid / remote work possibilities to work across Awin regionsMeal Vouchers : You will be supported with a certain net sum to spend it on a variety of lunches.Health & Wellbeing : The insurance covers several types of health, vision and / or dental treatments for you and for up to one additional family member.Remote Working Furniture Package : After 3 months of employment, you will be eligible for a furniture package, which should enable you to set up a proper workplace at your remote working locationAppreciation : Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.Like all businesses, we've had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual 'Life @ Awin' hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world's leading open partner ecosystem. Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.#