The Role
Design and maintain scalable web and API automation frameworks using Java, REST Assured, and Playwright. Define automation strategy, improve test coverage, validate microservices, integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, and mentor engineers on quality practices. The role requires independent technical direction in a fast-paced engineering environment.
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AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
WHY JOIN US
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior SDET to strengthen quality across web and API layers using Java, REST Assured, and Playwright. This role blends a developer mindset with a shift-left testing philosophy, embedding automation directly into CI/CD pipelines. It offers the chance to build testing practices from the ground up in a fast-moving engineering environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Framework Design: Build and maintain scalable, robust automation frameworks from the ground up for both Web and API layers.
- Strategy & Leadership: Define the automation strategy, ensuring high test coverage and reliable release cycles within your squads.
- Backend Validation: Create comprehensive API automation suites to ensure the integrity of microservices.
- Frontend Validation: Implement and manage frontend automation scripts to ensure a top-tier user experience.
- Coaching: Mentor other engineers on testing best practices and foster a "quality-first" culture.
MUST HAVES
- 4+ years of experience as an SDET Engineer
- Technical Solvency: Strong programming skills in Java (a "developer-first" approach to QA).
- API Automation: Extensive experience using REST Assured for backend testing.
- Frontend Automation: Proven hands-on experience with Playwright.
- Testing Philosophy: Deep understanding of the "shift-left" approach and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to work independently and provide technical direction on quality initiatives.
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- Domain Experience: Previous experience in the Loyalty or Fintech sectors.
- Experience with Performance or Load testing (e.g., JMeter or Gatling).
- Familiarity with Cloud infrastructure and SQL for data validation within test scripts.
- Experience working with Mocking frameworks.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Growth without limits: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget
- Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews
- Flexibility: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm
- Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands
- Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized
- Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location
Skills Required
- 4+ years of experience as an SDET Engineer
- Strong programming skills in Java
- Extensive experience with REST Assured for API automation
- Hands-on experience with Playwright for frontend automation
- Understanding of shift-left testing
- Experience integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines
- Ability to work independently and provide technical direction on quality initiatives
- Upper-intermediate English level
- Experience in Loyalty or Fintech sectors
- Performance or load testing experience with JMeter or Gatling
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure
- SQL experience for data validation in test scripts
- Experience with mocking frameworks
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The Company
What We Do
AgileEngine is a privately held company established in 2010 that builds dedicated teams of designers and developers. We turn good ideas into awesome software that people actually want to use. Some of the biggest names and the hottest startups around the world chose us to build their tech.
