Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

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AI Summary

Join a U.S.-based technology company as a 100% remote SDET to design, build, and maintain automated testing solutions for modern web applications.

Key Highlights
Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks
Collaborate with engineering, product, and customer success teams
Apply shift-left testing principles to catch issues early
Technical Skills Required
Cypress BDD (Cucumber) Page Object Model (POM) JavaScript Java Jenkins GitHub Actions Bitbucket CircleCI Jira SQL
Benefits & Perks
100% remote role
Competitive USD compensation
Long-term growth opportunities

Job Description


Remote | Full-Time Contractor | U.S.-Based Tech Company (Confidential)


We’re hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a U.S.-based technology company’s global engineering team. This is a 100% remote role, open exclusively to candidates located in Latin America, working in a fully English-speaking environment.

As an SDET, you will combine strong software engineering skills with a quality-first mindset to design, build, and maintain automated testing solutions for modern web applications. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, product, and customer success teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and high-quality releases.


Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks using Cypress, BDD (Cucumber), and Page Object Model (POM)
  • Participate in BDD practices such as Example Mapping and Three Amigos
  • Apply shift-left testing principles to catch issues early
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, CircleCI)
  • Perform black-box and white-box testing for web applications and APIs
  • Debug, maintain, and improve test automation pipelines
  • Track and document defects using Jira
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote testing best practices
Requirements
  • 4+ years working in Agile/SCRUM environments
  • 3+ years as an SDET or QA Automation Engineer
  • Strong programming skills in JavaScript or Java
  • Hands-on experience with Cypress (Selenium acceptable as a substitute)
  • Experience with Cucumber (Gherkin) and POM
  • Solid understanding of HTML/CSS and ability to write SQL queries
  • Experience with CI/CD tools
  • Advanced English (spoken and written)
  • Experience working with U.S.-based companies or distributed U.S. teams
Nice to Have
  • Experience with Playwright
  • Exposure to A/B testing, accessibility, or security testing
  • Familiarity with Docker, ECS, or Fargate
  • Experience with SonarQube, JUnit, PHPUnit, or Pest
  • Cloud experience and/or AWS certifications
  • Cross-functional collaboration with Product and Customer Success teams
Why Join
  • 100% remote role for LATAM-based professionals
  • Work with an international, high-performing engineering team
  • Strong focus on automation, quality, and continuous improvement
  • Competitive USD compensation and long-term growth opportunities

If this role sounds like a good fit, feel free to apply or share it with someone in your network.


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