Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, BuildOps

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as an SDET or equivalent
• Experience designing and implementing API test automation frameworks
• Experience with UI test automation ideally using Cypress or Playwright
• Strong programming skills in Typescript, Java or another relevant language
• Experience refactoring or extending automation frameworks to improve velocity. Experience building out test infrastructure tooling (e.g., pipelines, environments)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Familiarity with Docker, AWS, or Kubernetes
• Understanding of the test pyramid and ability to break down technical projects into appropriate automation targets
• Strong understanding of databases, including complex SQL queries and stored procedures

Desirable

• Join our well-funded, fast-growing technology startup and have a unique opportunity to build a critical function within the company. We're seeking a skilled and passionate Senior SDET to elevate our Quality team.
• This role focuses on designing, developing, and championing robust automated test strategies at every level of our stack with a focus on API testing. You'll collaborate closely with engineering teams to integrate testing into the development lifecycle and drive a culture of quality across teams
• Test Automation & Tooling:
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and suites for our APIs including contract testing and integration testing strategies
• Review designs and identify whether test automation should be built at the UI, API, or database level
• Integrate automated tests (both API and UI) into our CI/CD pipeline for continuous testing
• Process Improvement:
• Continuously refine testing processes and methodologies, championing best practices to enhance test coverage, efficiency, and quality across all teams
• Evaluate and introduce new testing technologies and tools to stay ahead of the curve
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership:
• Work closely with Engineering, Product, and Customer Success teams to integrate quality into the complete development cycle
• Collaborate with frontend & backend engineers to review technical designs for testability
• Mentor and guide other QEs and junior SDETs on test automation best practices
• Customer-Focused Engineering:
• Understand the importance of test automation and how it contributes to our customers having a quality experience with BuildOps
• Collaborate with Customer Success to address customer-reported issues, reproduce bugs, and advocate for customer-focused quality