As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, you will develop and execute automated tests, migrate testing frameworks, and collaborate in Agile environments, enhancing quality assurance practices.
As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SSDET), you will be working in a high-energy team, developing and executing automated tests using best-in-class engineering practices. Passion for software development and quality is critical, as this role plays a key part in modernizing the testing ecosystem.
You will contribute to the migration from Leapwork to Playwright, building scalable, maintainable test automation solutions. Ideal candidates are software engineers with strong testing experience who are highly hands-on and comfortable working in complex systems.
Location: Only LATAM - 100% Remote.
Working hours are based on the US Central–Eastern Time Zone.
About Us
Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright.
- Participate in the migration from Leapwork to Playwright.
- Identify test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and risks based on requirements.
- Develop end-to-end, integration, and API tests.
- Write clean, maintainable automation code following SOLID principles.
- Execute automated tests to validate functionality, performance, and scalability.
- Integrate tests into continuous delivery pipelines.
- Perform exploratory testing of new features.
- Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as JIRA.
- Collaborate closely with developers in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing practices and tooling.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience as an SDET, Test Automation Engineer, or Software Engineer with testing focus.
- Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (mandatory).
- Strong programming skills in at least one OOP language (Java, C#, etc.).
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript.
- Experience with API testing and database testing.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience modernizing or transitioning testing frameworks is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Experience with AI-driven testing approaches.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
- Experience with Cloud-based testing.
- Experience working in enterprise environments.
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to work on impactful projects with a talented team.
- Excellent compensation in USD.
- Hardware and software setup (mandatory).
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