TRCI-26-04907
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) / Test Automation Consultant
Contract SDET/Test Automation consultant to support a large-scale agile transformation of software quality practices within a leading financial institution. You will join a cross-functional enablement team to coach squads on test automation, audit and improve existing automated strategies, build reusable frameworks, and integrate automated tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines. The role is hands-on and advisory, requiring strong Playwright and Appium expertise (web + mobile), API testing, scripting (TypeScript/JavaScript plus Java and/or Python), and the ability to define standards, metrics, and best practices across multiple teams in a microservices/REST environment.
Position summary
- Location
- France
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years and Maximum 10 years
Role overview
Why This Role Matters.
Contract SDET/Test Automation consultant to support a large-scale agile transformation of software quality practices within a leading financial institution. You will join a cross-functional enablement team to coach squads on test automation, audit and improve existing automated strategies, build reusable frameworks, and integrate automated tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines. The role is hands-on and advisory, requiring strong Playwright and Appium expertise (web + mobile), API testing, scripting (TypeScript/JavaScript plus Java and/or Python), and the ability to define standards, metrics, and best practices across multiple teams in a microservices/REST environment.
Your Impact
Deliver Enterprise Value
Help organisations solve complex business problems through modern technology, consulting expertise and measurable outcomes.
Collaboration
Work Across Teams
Collaborate with consultants, architects, engineers and client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Growth
Learn Continuously
Gain exposure to enterprise technologies, certifications, mentoring and real-world project experience.
Career Path
Grow With Ubique
Build a long-term consulting career with opportunities to take on greater responsibility and leadership over time.
Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing.
Every role at Ubique contributes directly to solving meaningful business challenges for our clients.
Participate in retrospectives and continuous improvement processes;
Animate communities of practice around test automation;
Monitor market tools, frameworks and trends;
Identify, experiment and propose new automation solutions;
Design and evolve automation service offerings tailored to the needs of squads;
Train and coach teams on standards and best practices;
Audit existing automated testing strategies;
Define recommendations on maintainability, reliability and coverage of tests;
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines;
Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize delivery flows;
Contribute to the definition and monitoring of quality and automation metrics.
Technology stack
Tools & Technologies.
The platforms and technologies you'll use to build modern, enterprise-grade solutions.
SDET
test automation
Playwright
Appium
iOS
Android
mobile testing
API testing
Bruno
TypeScript
JavaScript
Java
Python
GitLab CI
CI/CD
microservices
REST
Docker
Jira
Xray
Requirements
Skills & Experience.
We value curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you can make an impact, we'd still love to hear from you.
Essential
Required Qualifications
Playwright (expert)
Appium (expert)
Mobile automated testing (iOS and Android)
API testing (Bruno or equivalent)
TypeScript
JavaScript
Java and/or Python
GitLab CI and test integration into CI/CD pipelines
Microservices architecture understanding
REST APIs
Docker / containerized environments
Jira
Xray
TDD
BDD
Page Object Model (POM)
Software quality metrics/indicators
Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe)
Coaching/training and facilitation of communities of practice
Cross-functional collaboration / ability to federate teams
Preferred
Nice to Have
SauceLabs
ISTQB certification
SAFe certification
DevOps certification
What you'll gain
More Than Just A Job.
We're committed to helping every team member grow professionally, personally and technically while working on meaningful projects.
Global Exposure
Collaborate with international clients and multicultural teams on enterprise programmes.
Continuous Learning
Expand your expertise through mentoring, certifications and hands-on project experience.
Career Growth
Take ownership, develop leadership skills and grow your consulting career over time.
Flexible Working
Hybrid and remote collaboration designed around trust and delivering exceptional outcomes.
People First
Join a supportive culture where collaboration, respect and long-term relationships come first.
Enterprise Projects
Work on meaningful technology initiatives for leading organisations across industries.
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