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Senior Software Developer in Test - UK Security Clearance Required

AppviaLondon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid Full-time £70K/yr - £80K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

About YouAs a senior test engineer, you possess a developer's mindset and understand that quality must be integrated into modern systems rather than merely tested at the end. Your qualifications include:Extensive experience in testing Java and React applicationsComprehensive knowledge of automated UI testing and contemporary frameworksExperience in designing test architecture and strategy, not just executing testsStrong grasp of BDD and collaboration with development teamsHands-on experience with contract testing tools (e.g., Pact)Proven track record of modernizing legacy testing methods and toolsInterest or experience in AI-driven testing solutions

About the job

Position: Senior Software Developer in Test
Location: London, UK (Hybrid: roughly one day per week in the office)
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Compensation: £70,000 - £80,000 base salary, plus 10% bonus, 10% shares, and additional benefits

About Appvia

Appvia delivers cloud solutions and platform engineering to help organizations modernize software systems, boost developer productivity, and adopt cloud-native practices. The team focuses on modern application development, domain-driven design, and improving delivery outcomes through strong architecture, testing, and developer experience.

Appvia works with clients in complex, high-impact settings where quality, reliability, and scalability matter. The goal: help organizations ship better software, faster.

What You Will Do

This is a hands-on, client-facing role within the Solutions Engineering team. The main focus is to advance a large-scale modernization and AI-driven transformation initiative. The Senior Software Developer in Test (React/Java) will:

  • Lead the shift from slow, fragile end-to-end testing to scalable integration, functional, and contract testing methods
  • Guide teams in adopting modern testing and quality engineering practices for complex systems
  • Introduce new tools and approaches to improve developer feedback loops and embed quality early in the software delivery lifecycle
  • Work with greenfield initiatives within brownfield environments
  • Report to a Principal Software Engineer and act as a senior quality engineering advocate within delivery teams

Interview Process

  1. Discovery conversation with Talent Acquisition
  2. Technical interview with the Engineering Team
  3. Final interview with Leadership

Security Clearance Requirements

Eligibility for UK Government Security Clearance (SC) is essential. Candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a British Passport or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
  • Have lived in the UK for the past five years
  • No criminal record or financial irregularities

About Appvia

Appvia is a leading consultancy specializing in cloud solutions and engineering, dedicated to enabling organizations to modernize their software systems and adopt innovative practices that foster sustainable delivery.

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