Lead Software Engineer, TrueTest (Java, Full-stack)

Founded in 2016, Katalon is the category leader in AI-augmented software testing, empowering hybrid testers—those blending manual, automation, and AI skills—to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Katalon enables software teams of any size to deliver world-class customer experiences faster, easier, and more efficiently.

Since its first launch, Katalon has experienced tremendous growth, serving more than 30,000 teams across 80+ countries, many of which are in the Fortune Global 500. Katalon has been named a G2 Leader in software testing for 11 consecutive quarters and a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years.

ABOUT POSITION

Katalon is an AI-augmented test automation solution that automatically discovers, models, generates, and maintains user-journey test cases. TrueTest provides a streamlined test generation process, saving time and improving testing efficiency. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and enhancing our flagship test automation tool, following the responsibilities of:

• Collaborate with the product manager and team to develop and enhance the product's new features in addition to utilizing Generative AI technology.
• Perform detailed technical analysis and design to break down the feature based on the high-level design and business requirements.
• Develop and review code that meets the development standards for code style, design patterns, readability, and maintainability and integrates best practices for scaling.
• Work with peer engineers to grow the technical accountability of the system to ensure release product quality, security, and performance.
• Utilize Code Pilot to increase development efficiency and quality by automating repetitive tasks and identifying potential bugs or issues early on.
• Identify areas for improvement within the existing codebase and suggest solutions to improve. 
• Identify and contribute to internal engineering working groups to define and build internal libraries, tools, and frameworks for reusability and centralize practices across
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues to support customer requests. 
• Support automation QAs and product specialists to maintain the demo system and write scripts using new Katalon features, to test applications.

• Deep expertise in Java, including building scalable backend systems and APIs using modern frameworks like Quarkus, Spring Boot, or Micronaut.
• Proven ability to lead system architecture and design for distributed systems, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and observability.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to Python-based services and workflows.
• Experience deploying, operating, and scaling services in cloud environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong grasp of CI/CD workflows and engineering best practices, including automated testing, code reviews, version control, and tools like GitHub Actions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong understanding of software engineering principles (e.g., SOLID, DRY, modular design) and a focus on writing maintainable, high-quality code.
• Effective communication and leadership experience, including mentoring and cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with product, infrastructure, and data teams in a fast-paced environment.

At Katalon, we bring together self-starting, open-minded, and talented people while actively promoting a transparent and growth-enabling working environment. But don’t just take our word for it. Take a better look below!

• Competitive Pay & Bonuses: We believe in rewarding great work! You'll receive an attractive salary package plus performance bonuses to help you meet your financial goals.
• Your Health & Happiness Matter: Take care of yourself with our comprehensive health coverage, flexible work options, and generous time off. We understand that life happens outside of work too!
• Location-Tailored Benefits: Enjoy a complete benefits package designed specifically for your country, giving you the best coverage where you live.
• Everything You Need to Succeed: Work with top-of-the-line equipment and enjoy modern facilities, plus helpful allowances to support your work setup.
• A Place Where You Belong: Join our worldwide family where we celebrate what makes each of us unique. Here, everyone has a voice and equal opportunities to shine.
• Room to Grow & Thrive: Your success is our success! We foster a trust-based culture where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges, and be recognized for your achievements.

Katalon is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We care about our people and celebrate our differences. We want to work with talented, collaborative, and innovative people. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by law.