The Role
Build and maintain scalable web and API automation frameworks using Java, REST Assured, and Playwright. Define automation strategy, create microservices API test suites, implement frontend testing, integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines, and mentor engineers on quality practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
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's 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
- Build and maintain scalable, robust automation frameworks from the ground up for both Web and API layers.
- Define the automation strategy, ensuring high test coverage and reliable release cycles within your squads.
- Create comprehensive API automation suites to ensure the integrity of microservices.
- Implement and manage frontend automation scripts to ensure a top-tier user experience.
- Mentor other engineers on testing best practices and foster a "quality-first" culture.
MUST HAVES
- 4+ years of experience as an SDET Engineer.
- Strong programming skills in Java (a "developer-first" approach to QA).
- Extensive experience using REST Assured for backend testing.
- Proven hands-on experience with Playwright.
- 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
- 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
- Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
- A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
- Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of experience as an SDET Engineer
- Strong programming skills in Java
- Extensive experience with REST Assured for backend testing
- Hands-on experience with Playwright
- Understanding of shift-left testing and CI/CD automation integration
- Ability to work independently and provide technical direction on quality initiatives
- Upper-intermediate English proficiency
- Previous experience in Loyalty or Fintech sectors
- Performance or load testing experience, such as JMeter or Gatling
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and SQL for test-script data validation
- 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.
