Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
@ Calisen

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
On Site
Posted 5 days ago

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About Calisen

At Calisen, we’re leading the smart energy technology revolution. We own, finance, install, and service essential energy infrastructure assets that enable smarter energy for all. Our mission is to deliver smarter, more sustainable energy through innovation and collaboration. We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture where everyone is respected and empowered.

About the Role

The SDET will join our Digital team supporting business-critical IT transformation across Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure technologies. Embedded within our agile team, you will be involved from requirement validation to deployment ensuring every change is tested, traceable, and production-ready.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated and manual test suites for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and internal applications.
  • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners.
  • Validate system changes including configurations, customizations, workflows, integrations, and third-party connectors.
  • Support regression, smoke, and performance testing.
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines with DevOps engineers.
  • Monitor and report on test results, defect tracking, and quality metrics.
  • Assist with user acceptance testing and document test scenarios.
  • Ensure test coverage is visible and traceable within agile tools such as Azure DevOps.
  • Support product development by fixing bugs and making configuration changes.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as an SDET or QA Engineer in enterprise environments.
  • Experience testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure technologies.
  • Proficiency in scripting/programming languages (TypeScript, Python, or Java).
  • Experience with automation frameworks such as Playwright or Selenium.
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar ALM and CI/CD tools.
  • Exposure to API testing, data integrations, and database (SQL Server) testing.
  • Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ISEB Foundation in Software Testing) are a plus.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the metering industry and SMETS2 metering.
  • Experience testing DCC Adaptor products.
  • Familiarity with the Microsoft Power Platform.

Behavioral Competencies

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to influence stakeholders and work under pressure while maintaining a proactive mindset.

Why Join Calisen?

You will be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team driving digital transformation with impactful projects. Your professional development is encouraged in a supportive environment.

Key skills/competency

SDET, Digital, Automation, Azure, Dynamics 365, Testing, CI/CD, QA, Agile, DevOps

How to Get Hired at Calisen

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant SDET experience and skills.
  • Emphasize technical expertise: Showcase automation frameworks and scripting proficiency.
  • Align with agile: Demonstrate collaborative project experience.
  • Research Calisen: Understand their mission, values, and recent projects.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Dynamics 365 test scenarios.
Practice automation scripting in Python/Java.
Learn CI/CD integration with Azure DevOps.
Understand SQL and API testing methods.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging testing project.
Explain your agile teamwork experience.
Discuss handling pressure with deadlines.
Detail stakeholder communication examples.

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