Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who considers quality a fundamental principle rather than just a phase in the software development process. This role involves defining testing standards, supporting engineering teams, and fostering a shared responsibility toward quality across the software lifecycle. Working within a fast-paced, collaborative environment that emphasizes iterative releases, your focus will be ensuring seamless integration and performance across all components.

Responsibilities

• Create, enhance, and sustain test automation frameworks from the ground up or by improving existing solutions.
• Establish and enforce standards that guarantee consistent test quality and reliable releases.
• Develop high-quality, maintainable integration and end-to-end tests that adhere to production engineering guidelines.
• Build reusable testing utilities, mocks, and simulators to support various testing needs.
• Contribute to evolving the overall testing strategy across multiple products or services.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and delivery leads to embed quality considerations from the earliest stages.
• Design comprehensive testing approaches combining automation, exploratory testing, and regression validations.
• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks integrated within CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage test suites and regression packs to keep them streamlined, relevant, and effective.
• Conduct front-end, back-end, API, and microservices testing using tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Postman, and RestAssured.
• Lead performance testing efforts utilizing tools like K6 and JMeter.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure thorough integration and functionality testing across squads.
• Participate actively in testing cycles including issue investigation, test development, manual QA support, and release sign-offs.
• Analyze defects and production problems, verifying fixes through automation tests.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications such as CSTAE or ASTQB ISTQB Advanced Certification.
• Certified Automation Tester credentials (e.g., Cypress, Playwright).
• Experience with pipeline and event-driven architectures like Kafka, AWS EventBridge, AWS Step Functions, queues, streams, and Snaplogic.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 4 years’ hands-on experience in test automation.
• Proven expertise in building and sustaining test automation frameworks and API testing tools beyond mere execution.
• Proficient in writing automated tests using Typescript.
• Strong capability in designing and executing end-to-end testing strategies aligned with Agile methodologies.
• Experience collaborating early in the SDLC with product managers, engineers, and delivery managers to ensure embedded quality.
• Familiarity with agile continuous delivery teams, coordinating daily with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize and resolve defects effectively.

Preferred Attributes

• Deep appreciation for software quality and a commitment to continuous team-wide improvements.
• A collaborative approach, constructively engaging with engineers and product teams to integrate quality early on.
• Proactive mindset focused on enhancing automation and testing processes continuously.
• Strong critical thinking skills, applying thorough investigation to uncover root causes in testing.
• Adaptability to changing priorities in dynamic, fast-paced Agile environments.
• Detail orientation while maintaining a broader perspective of testing strategies and outcomes.
• Ownership mentality ensuring the overall health and effectiveness of QA processes.
• Eagerness to learn and evolve alongside advancing systems and tooling.

Interview Process

• Initial screening call with recruitment to share company values and clarify candidate aspirations.
• Brief discussion with an Engineering Manager regarding team, product, technology, and candidate suitability.
• Completion of a technical test remotely, followed by an evaluation of the submission.
• A comprehensive final interview involving multiple members of the engineering leadership team, reviewing the technical test and discussing design decisions.
• Final 60-minute conversation with the Head of Architecture & Engineering.