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Salary: £65,000 - 105,000 per year
Requirements: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experienceSoftware development or test automation experience using Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, PowerShell, C#, Java, or a similar languageExperience developing automated tests for software applicationsFamiliarity with continuous integration and delivery concepts and tools such as Jenkins, CloudBees CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similarUnderstanding of Git and common software development workflowsAbility to troubleshoot software, test automation, build, and environment problemsUnderstanding of functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing practicesAbility to collaborate with software engineers and other technical team membersStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred: Experience with Windows desktop applications and Electron or applications built using web technologiesPreferred: Experience with Windows packaging technologies such as MSI, WiX, NSIS, or similarPreferred: Experience with Jenkins or CloudBees CI pipelinesPreferred: Familiarity with Windows code signing and software publishing workflowsPreferred: Experience automating installation, upgrade, uninstall, and application-startup scenariosPreferred: Experience using virtual machines or other automated test environmentsPreferred: Familiarity with enterprise Windows environments, device-management systems, corporate proxies, or restricted-user configurationsPreferred: Experience investigating intermittent or flaky automated tests Responsibilities: Develop and maintain automated functional, integration, end-to-end, installer, upgrade, and regression tests; add coverage for new features and improve existing testsDevelop and maintain CI pipelines using Jenkins or similar systemsAutomate build, test, packaging, artifact creation, and related engineering workflowsHelp automate Windows desktop packaging, code signing, publishing, installation validation, upgrade testing, and release-candidate qualificationInvestigate build, test, installer, and application failures; work with software engineers to identify root causes and implement or automate solutionsReview product requirements and user stories to understand test scope, identify quality risks, and contribute to test plansPerform functional, integration, regression, and other testing when automation is unavailable or exploratory validation is appropriateBuild and maintain reusable test utilities, test data, and automation componentsHelp create automated Windows test environments using virtual machines or other reproducible infrastructureParticipate in release-readiness activities, bug bashes, defect triage, and risk assessmentMonitor test and pipeline results, report failures clearly, and distinguish product defects from test or infrastructure issuesImprove flaky tests and unreliable pipeline stages to strengthen developer feedbackDocument build, test, and release procedures for the broader engineering teamCollaborate with software engineers, product teams, and infrastructure teams to improve product quality and engineering productivity Technologies: AzureC#CI/CDDevOpsElectronGitGitHubJavaJavaScriptJenkinsPowerShellPythonTypeScriptWebWindowsWixCloud More:
We are hiring a full-time Software Development Engineer in Test for our new Electron-based desktop platform. The hands-on individual contributor role focuses on test automation, CI/CD pipelines, desktop packaging, and release validation. You will join a new cross-functional platform team working across desktop application engineering, test automation, continuous integration and delivery, and software release. The platform will enable our web-based products to deliver richer, higher-performance experiences on Windows; Forma is the first product adopting it, with the longer-term goal of reusable desktop capabilities for additional products. This hybrid role is based in our Sheffield office, with in-person collaboration in Sheffield and remote work with distributed teams across Autodesk. We offer a competitive compensation package that may include base salary, annual cash bonuses, sales commissions, stock grants, and comprehensive benefits; offers are based on experience and geographic location. The role may require in-person onboarding or identity verification. We take pride in a culture of belonging and in helping innovators turn ideas into reality through our software.
last updated 40 week of 2026