Software Engineer in Test

## Software Engineer in Test Apply:
Cambridge Office, United Kingdom:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR101853

Darktrace is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats every day.

Darktrace was built on a genuinely differentiated idea: that Adaptive AI could detect and respond to novel, real-time cyber threats. That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI.  Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.

At Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility.  We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked.
We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.  We invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them.

Our Values:
Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast
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* Job Description:

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** About the Role
** We’re looking for talented
** Software Engineers in Test (SETs)
** who are passionate about quality, developer experience, and building scalable test  this role, you will sit at the heart of engineering—partnering with developers and product teams to ensure quality is embedded from the very start. This isn’t traditional QA. You’ll design systems, build frameworks, and influence how software is built, tested, and released.  If you enjoy
** building tools, breaking systems in smart ways, and raising the engineering bar**, this role is for you.  Please note this role is hybrid and requires 2 days per week in the Cambridge office.  ##
** What You’ll Be Doing
*** Design, build, and maintain
** automated test frameworks
** across API, UI, integration, and regression layers,
* Develop
** scalable, reliable automated test suites
** integrated into CI/CD pipelines,
* Collaborate with engineers to implement
** shift-left testing practices
** and improve overall code quality,
* Identify, document, and track defects with
** clear, reproducible steps and technical insight,
*** Analyse test results and failures, providing
** meaningful, actionable feedback
** to engineering teams,
* Contribute to test strategy including
** test data management and environment optimisation,
*** Participate in
** code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives,
*** Support
** performance, load, and security testing
** where required.  ##
** What We’re Looking For
*** Strong hands-on experience with automation tools such as
** Cypress, Playwright, pytest, or similar,
*** Proficiency in at least one language:
** Python, JavaScript / Type Script, or Rust,
*** Experience working with
** CI/CD pipelines
** and modern Dev Ops practices,
* Solid understanding of
** testing methodologies, test levels, and best practices,
*** Experience testing APIs using tools like
** Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent,
*** Familiarity with
** Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerised environments** (desirable),
* Strong
** debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills,
*** A collaborative, team-first mindset with a passion for improving engineering quality.  ##
** What You’ll Get
*** The opportunity to
** shape testing strategy and tooling
** across a growing engineering organisation,
* A collaborative environment focused on
** engineering excellence and continuous improvement,
*** Exposure to modern technologies, tooling, and scalable systems,
* A culture that values
** innovation, ownership, and quality.
** As a growing business strengthening its governance and…