Software Development Engineer in Test, Valstro

• 2-4 years of experience in SDET, or software development roles
• Solid programming fundamentals in TypeScript/JavaScript. Functional programming a plus
• Ability to debug and troubleshoot problems across the stack
• Experience writing automated tests. Familiarity with at least one test automation framework (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, etc.)
• Comfortable working with APIs, both REST and GraphQL endpoints
• Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools, networking, monorepos, distributed services architecture, Docker and containers
• Passion for delivering high-quality, performant software in a collaborative team environment
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies and testing approaches
• Strong communication skills for our remote-first environment - you can explain technical concepts clearly in writing
• Self-motivated and comfortable asking questions when you need help
• Curious: Natural inquisitiveness and desire to understand how systems work - and how they might break

Desirable

• We're looking for an SDET or a Software engineer with a taste for quality who's ready to level up their career and make a real impact to join our team at Valstro
• As an SDET, you'll work alongside our engineering team to build and expand our testing infrastructure, ensuring our financial products are reliable, secure, and scalable.
• This isn't a manual QA role - you'll be writing code, learning new frameworks, and helping embed quality throughout our development lifecycle
• In fintech, bugs aren't just annoying - they cost real money and erode trust. We need someone who's excited to grow their skills while helping us maintain the high bar our customers expect
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand features and develop appropriate automated tests
• Write clear, maintainable test automation code in TypeScript using a bespoke in-house solution wrapping playwright
• Maintain and extend the bespoke testing framework to support automated tests
• Help identify and document bugs, working with developers to resolve issues quickly
• Participate in code reviews to catch potential issues early
• Learn from senior engineers and contribute ideas for improving our testing practices