Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Don't Just Test Software. Engineer Confidence.

At Retail Insight, we're on a mission to help some of the world's biggest retailers make smarter decisions through data. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Test to help us take our quality engineering capability to the next level.

This isn't a traditional QA role.

We're looking for someone who sees testing as an engineering discipline, loves automation, and is excited by the potential of AI to transform how software quality is delivered. You'll play a key role in building scalable test frameworks, embedding quality into our development lifecycle, and helping our engineers create better software, faster.

What you'll be doing

We're more interested in capability than ticking every box, but you'll likely bring:

Previous experience as a Software Engineer in Test (SET), SDET, QA Automation Engineer or similar

Proven programming skills in Python and/or TypeScript

Experience with modern automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, PyTest, Jest or Selenium

Hands-on experience using Generative AI tools to support software development or testing

A good understanding of prompt engineering and AI-assisted code generation

Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines

Strong knowledge of testing strategies across the software development lifecycle

Experience mentoring or supporting engineers in quality engineering best practices

Bonus points if you also have;

Knowledge of AI-powered testing solutions

Data and analytics platforms

Azure, Databricks or cloud-native applications

Engineering quality metrics and standards

LLM evaluation frameworks and AI testing techniques

Some of our extras...

Flexible Working – Enjoy a hybrid work model (typically 2 days in the office) with flexibility based on business needs, plus a work from anywhere policy to give you freedom to explore.

Time Off – 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), increasing with length of service, plus an extra day off for your birthday! We also operate summer hours so you can make the most of the sunshine.

Learning & Development – Access a vast range of courses through our learning platform and benefit from structured career progression plans to support your growth.

Health & Wellbeing – Private Medical Insurance, a healthcare cash plan, and mental health support via Help@Hand. Plus, we’ll ensure you have a safe and productive home setup with a workspace assessment.

Giving Back – Take paid volunteer days to support your local community, donate to your chosen charity through salary sacrifice (we’ll match it!), and make a difference with Give as You Earn.

Extra Perks – A car purchase scheme to make buying a new car easier, plus access to additional benefits through our online platform, including gym discounts.

Plus much more!

Our interview process typically consists of 3 stages

Hiring Manager intro call

Skills Assessment

Values based Interview

Be your authentic self - Retail Insight is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All employees and any job applicants will receive equal treatment. We actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and encouraged to contribute their best work.