VoCoVo is a prominent voice & technology company working with some of the world’s biggest retailers. You may have seen our equipment in places like ASDA, Tesco’s, Co-Op, TK Maxx, Primark and Pets At Home to name a few… We now have over 100,000 people in 10,000 locations using our product every day We were recently proud to achieve 5th place in the Sunday Times Tech Track 100 and a 2,500% growth within the last 4 years here in the UK. As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at VoCoVo, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks that ensure the quality and reliability of our products. You will take initiative, be inquisitive, collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams, including developers, QA engineers, and product managers, to build and enhance automated testing solutions that cover both functional and non-functional testing. Your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and maintain automated tests, ensuring the robustness of our code and systems. You will also perform manual testing when necessary, manage CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to improving the overall testing process. This role requires strong programming skills and a deep understanding of testing methodologies, with a focus on increasing test coverage and reducing manual testing efforts. You will work in a Linux based environment and be expected to troubleshoot complex technical issues as they arise. Please note, to apply for this position you must be based in the UK and have the legal right to work in the UK. What we're looking for Strong programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript. Proficiency with automated testing frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Jest, or equivalent. Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure pipelines or similar. Advanced knowledge of Linux and command-line tools. Familiarity with containerisation tools (e.g., Docker) and virtualisation platforms (e.g., VMs). Ability to design and implement automated tests for API, UI testing and custom tools. Experience with RESTful API testing using tools like Postman or similar. Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash for test automation and configuration tasks. Experience working with source control systems such as GitHub and understanding branching and version control best practices. Familiarity with cloud environments (such as Azure) is desirable but not essential. Understanding of Agile development methodologies and their impact on testing. Comfortable asking questions, challenging changes which might impact the customer experience and a good understanding of why we do testing. In-depth understanding of software testing methodologies, including unit, integration, functional, regression, and performance testing. Ability to create detailed test plans and strategies for comprehensive test coverage. Experience with performance testing and benchmarking tools is an advantage. Excellent communication skills, capable of working closely with both technical and non-technical teams. Strong attention to detail and the ability to write clear, concise documentation. Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage time in a fast-paced, Agile environment. What you'll do Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and suites for functional and non-functional testing. Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage of features and systems. Write tests at the appropriate test levels of the test pyramid, ensuring thorough validation of both backend and frontend systems. Identify areas where automation can improve testability, efficiency and reliability, and implement solutions to reduce manual testing efforts. Work within the CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth integration of automated tests and regular testing cycles. Perform both automated and manual testing as needed, including feature testing, regression, performance, and exploratory testing. Participate in code reviews to provide input on testing implications of new features and changes. Troubleshoot issues found during testing, collaborating with development teams to diagnose and resolve them. Ensure that test environments are properly configured and maintained, using VMs, Docker, and other tools as needed. Document all test results, issues, and improvements in a clear and structured manner using Jira or equivalent tools. Continuously improve the testing process by sharing knowledge, identifying gaps, proposing new tools or methodologies, and keeping up-to-date with industry best practices. Salary Salary range: £50,000 - £55,000 Benefits 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays (increases with years of service) Option to Buy or Sell 5 days holiday each year Sick Pay - 8 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay Life Assurance - (4 times basic pay) Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) Cycle2Work Scheme Electric Car Green Salary Sacrifice Scheme Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Package Child Care Scheme Training & Development Company Organised Events Pension (Royal London Group) 5% Employer Contribution Matched Apple MacBook, Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard, Monitor and Headphones Diversity and Inclusion At VoCoVo, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment is to create an environment that champions equity, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring all team members can flourish. Join us in shaping the future together. We are also committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process, so please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage. Company Values Embracing VoCoVo's 'VOICE' Values is important to us, shaping our collaborative and innovative culture. VALUED Our Colleagues, Customers, and Stakeholders are valued; treated with respect, empathy, and operate with honesty and integrity ONE TEAM Collaboration of all for VoCoVo’s happiness and success INNOVATION Our products are constantly evolving to tackle the pain points of retailers across the globe CUSTOMER FOCUSED Our customers love VoCoVo at every level, every interaction with us is frictionless, and we are integral to their operations EMPOWERED Our people are empowered to do the right thing and make decisions without loads of red tape If you feel this could be the right fit, apply now