Join the revolution in hospitality tech!
Nomni is the all-in-one platform built for hospitality operators - bringing POS, payments, ordering, loyalty, procurement, marketing, and data together in one system, with AI at its core.
We exist because hospo tech has been built around what's good for the people providing it, not the people using it. We're changing that. Built by operators, for operators - with 35,000 venues already on the platform across Australia and Southeast Asia.
One platform. One team. One company accountable for the outcomes that matter.
About the role
As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Nomni, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and reliability of our platform. You’ll design and implement automated tests for our backend services, shape test infrastructure, and embed quality practices across the development lifecycle. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and quality—perfect for someone who loves building robust systems and advocating for clean, testable code.
What you'll do
- Test Development: Write and maintain automated unit, integration, and E2E tests for services built in Express.js (Node.js) and Go.
- Code Quality: Contribute directly to production codebases, improving test coverage and reliability.
- Framework Ownership: Maintain and evolve Nomni’s test frameworks, tools, and infrastructure.
- CI/CD Integration: Ensure tests are seamlessly integrated into our CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins).
- Collaboration: Partner with engineers to design systems with testability in mind and ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features.
- Exploratory Testing: Support exploratory efforts for complex systems, validating edge cases and unexpected behaviors.
- Quality Advocacy: Promote a culture of testing and quality engineering throughout the team.
Qualifications
- 3–6 years of experience in test automation or software engineering roles.
- Strong programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript and/or Go.
- Experience writing robust unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
- Familiarity with frameworks like Jest, Mocha, Supertest, Go test, Testify, or Ginkgo.
- Proficiency with E2E tools like Playwright, Cypress, or similar.
- Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST-assured.
- Solid grasp of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
- Strong debugging skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Great communication and collaboration skills with a test-first mindset.
Good to Have
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized environments.
- Experience with contract testing (e.g. Pact).
- Knowledge of performance testing and profiling methodologies.
- Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Prior experience with large-scale distributed systems and backend services.
Skills Required
- 3-6 years of experience in test automation or software engineering roles
- Strong programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript and/or Go
- Experience writing robust unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Familiarity with frameworks like Jest, Mocha, Supertest, Go test, Testify, or Ginkgo
- Proficiency with E2E tools like Playwright, Cypress, or similar
- Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST-assured
- Solid grasp of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git
- Strong debugging skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving
- Great communication and collaboration skills with a test-first mindset
What We Do
Liven – Powering the Future of Hospitality At Liven, we're transforming the hospitality industry with an all-in-one platform designed to help businesses streamline operations, boost profits, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Purpose-built for hospitality, Liven empowers venues with tools for everything from seamless digital ordering to comprehensive kitchen management, customer loyalty programs, and data-driven insights. With our robust suite of solutions – including POS systems, inventory management, and customer relationship management – Liven is the trusted partner of over 6,000 venues across the Asia-Pacific. We enable restaurants, cafes, and bars to focus on what they do best: crafting memorable experiences for their guests. Why Liven? Our mission is to redefine what’s possible in hospitality, driving innovation at every stage of the guest journey. Whether it’s optimizing kitchen workflows or enhancing customer engagement through CRM and loyalty programs, Liven provides venues with the insights and tools they need to stay ahead. Operating in Australia, Southeast Asia, and expanding into the USA, we’re excited to support businesses at every stage of their growth. Join Us! Visit liven.love to explore an epic range of roles and join our fast-growing, globally minded team.
