Who are Inchcape?
At Inchcape, our vision is to have a connected world in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean.Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 250 proprietary offices across 70 countries and a team of more than 3,000committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government and intergovernmental organisations.We have an ambitious growth model, and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.Job Purpose :We are looking for a skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our quality engineering team. As an SDET, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated test frameworks and tools to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our software solutions. You will work closely with developers, QA engineers, and product managers to integrate testing into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and drive continuous improvement in software quality.Key Responsibilities:Test Automation Development:-Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.Test Strategy & Frameworks: Maintain and enhance our test automation frameworks and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.Collaboration & Agile Testing:Work closely with developers, product teams, and DevOps engineers to ensure test coverage and quality throughout the SDLC.Defect Identification & Debugging:Analyse test results, identify defects, and provide actionable feedback for resolution.Performance & Security Testing: Contribute to performance, scalability, and security testing initiatives.Continuous Improvement:Stay updated with the latest test automation tools and industry best practices to improve software testing processes.Test Data Management:Create and manage test data to support automated and manual testing efforts.Key Skills & Experience:
- Strong programming skills in C#
- Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, TestNG, JUnit).
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure DevOps).
- Knowledge of API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar frameworks.
- Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) and security testing fundamentals.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber or SpecFlow.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- ISTQB or equivalent certification in software testing.
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Why Inchcape Shipping Services?
We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards, we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.In return, we will offer you:A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. Globally, as a minimum, you will receive:
- A retirement savings plan
- Life assurance
- Holiday
- Competitive salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Values Award celebration events
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much more!If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply by simply clicking at the top of this advert!#ISSthebiggerpictureAppointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.Inchcape is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and equality, diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We recognise that our customers, colleagues, contractors and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity.
