Software Development Engineer in Test

Job Title
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Software Development Engineer in Test

Employment type
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Permanent, remote with approx. 1 day per month in the office

Salary
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Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience.

We are seeking a skilled and driven Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Quality Assurance team at Access Pay.

In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of our platform by designing, building and maintaining automated test solutions, working closely with the Engineering and Product teams, embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality solutions for our customers.

At Access Pay, we're committed to continuous improvement and innovation. As part of this, we actively embrace AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and efficiency. We're looking for someone who is curious about emerging technologies and comfortable using AI-assisted development tools to support testing activities, while applying sound engineering judgement to ensure quality remains at the heart of everything we deliver.

• Design, develop and maintain automated test suites using C# .NET, xUnit and Playwright or Cypress
• Collaborate with development and product teams to define effective test strategies and quality standards
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to provide fast and reliable quality feedback
• Conduct reviews of automated test code and contribute to testing best practices across the team
• Identify, investigate and support the resolution of defects throughout the development lifecycle
• Continuously improve test frameworks, automation coverage and quality assurance processes

• Strong development skills in C# .NET, with experience creating automated test frameworks and scripts
• Hands‑on experience using xUnit and modern UI automation tools such as Playwright or Cypress
• Good understanding of Page Object Model (POM) and test automation design patterns
• Experience designing, executing and maintaining test plans and test cases
• Experience performing API testing using tools such as Postman, Rest Sharp or similar
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices, including Azure Dev Ops or Git Hub Actions
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Git Hub Copilot, Cursor, Claude or similar
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering high-quality software

• Remote working, with approx. 1 day per month in the office
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays increasing with length of service
• Birthday off work
• 2 paid volunteer days a year
• We operate a Salary Exchange pension scheme which you will be auto‑enrolled into from day one of employment
• £240 yearly Wellbeing Allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cash plan
• Free breakfast & lunch when in the Manchester office
• Discounted parking in Manchester
• Access to training – both internal and external
• Great Place to Work certified — 3 years running
• We plant a tree for every new joiner that joins us
• We are a Dog‑Friendly office

Always Learning
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Our team are a naturally inquisitive bunch, always striving to become experts in our field. We are committed to sharing knowledge and skills with our colleagues and customers. Access Pay provides an environment that fosters personal development and professional growth for all of our people.

Supportive
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Helpfulness sits at the heart of our culture – when we win, we win as a team. We agree on shared goals, collaborate constantly, and drive relentlessly in pursuit of those goals. We also understand the importance of fun, both working hard and celebrating our successes.

Driven to Achieve
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We are passionate and energetic – whatever the mission. When we encounter challenges we show courage, resilience, and initiative to overcome them.

Committed to Excellence
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Through our technical prowess, creativity, personal integrity and accountability, we deliver exceptional outcomes and exceed expectations time and time again.