Software Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support build, test, and release workflows.
• Developing automation and tooling in Python to streamline test orchestration and system validation.
• Creating and running automated tests across unit, integration, and system layers.
• Debugging and diagnosing issues across build, test, and deployment environments.
• Supporting Linux and Windows development environments and contributing to cross‑platform scripting.
• Applying modern test frameworks and quality metrics to improve test strategy and reporting.
• Collaborating closely with multiple SDK teams to align on shared initiatives.
• Participating in rotational assignments to deepen domain expertise and broaden cross‑project knowledge.
• Coordinating with teams across London, Bristol, and Dublin, including occasional travel as needed.
• Mentoring peers, sharing best practices, and influencing quality engineering approaches.

• Strong Python 3 skills for automation, tooling, and test orchestration.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/Groovy or equivalent).
• Experience developing and executing automated tests at multiple levels.
• Experience developing automation tools and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Power Shell.
• Fluency with Linux and Windows development environments.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues across complex build and test systems.
• Familiarity with test frameworks such as pytest, GTest, or similar.
• Understanding of software quality metrics, reporting, and test strategy.
• Experience or awareness in one or more additional areas: C/C++, CMake, C#, Rust, .NET, Docker, Kubernetes, VM orchestration, graphics APIs, AIML/MLOps, or desktop app testing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across distributed teams and represent quality engineering perspectives.

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• Training Provided
• Regular team and company events
• Free drinks, fruit or food
• Flexible working
• Free Gym or Gym Subsidy
• Private Medical/Dental healthcare
• Bonus/Reward Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Game Jams