Senior SDET

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) based in Brazil.** In this role, you will contribute to the quality, reliability, and performance of software solutions by applying advanced software engineering and test automation practices. You will help design and implement robust testing strategies that support complex enterprise applications and modern technology environments. Working alongside developers, quality engineers, and cross-functional teams, you will integrate automated testing throughout the software development lifecycle. You will play a key role in identifying potential issues early, improving test coverage, and ensuring that software releases meet high standards of quality. In an innovation-driven environment where artificial intelligence and modern engineering practices are central to delivery, you will help teams accelerate development without compromising reliability. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful digital transformation initiatives while promoting engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving. ### Accountabilities: - Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and scalable test solutions that support complex enterprise applications. - Define and implement comprehensive testing strategies covering functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing. - Integrate automated tests into continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable, and efficient software releases. - Collaborate closely with software developers, quality assurance engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify quality requirements and establish appropriate testing approaches. - Identify, investigate, document, and troubleshoot software defects, working with development teams to determine root causes and ensure timely resolution. - Improve test coverage, automation efficiency, and overall software quality by identifying opportunities to optimize testing processes and frameworks. - Contribute to quality engineering standards, best practices, and testing guidelines across the software development lifecycle. - Evaluate modern testing tools, technologies, and engineering practices to improve productivity, reliability, and maintainability. - Support the delivery of AI-enabled and technology-driven solutions by applying rigorous quality assurance practices and adapting testing strategies to evolving technical requirements. - Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability, helping teams deliver reliable software while maintaining development speed. ## Requirements: - Strong professional experience in software development engineering in test (SDET), quality engineering, or test automation within complex software environments. - Solid programming skills and experience developing maintainable automated testing solutions using appropriate programming languages and frameworks. - Demonstrated experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks for functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing. - Good understanding of software development methodologies, the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and quality assurance principles. - Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and working with modern development and deployment workflows. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex defects, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions. - Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary and distributed teams to establish testing strategies and deliver high-quality software. - Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying risks, preventing defects, and improving test coverage. - Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly and work effectively with developers and other stakeholders. - Ability to adapt to evolving technologies, learn new tools, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. - An engineering mindset focused on automation, scalability, reliability, maintainability, and measurable quality outcomes. ## Benefits: - **Health and dental insurance:** Coverage to support your health and well-being. - **Meal and food allowances:** Financial support for everyday meal and grocery expenses. - **Childcare assistance:** Support for eligible childcare expenses. - **Extended paternity leave:** Additional time to support family life and parenting responsibilities. - **Wellness partnerships:** Access to gyms and health and wellness professionals through programs such as Wellhub (Gympass) and TotalPass. - **Profit sharing:** Participation in the Profit Sharing and Results Participation (PLR) program. - **Life insurance:** Additional financial protection for you and your family. - **Continuous learning:** Access to a dedicated learning platform with professional development resources. - **Online learning partnerships:** Opportunities to expand your technical knowledge and develop new skills through external learning platforms. - **Language learning:** Access to resources designed to support language development. - **Discount programs:** Access to a discount club offering savings on selected products and services. - **Physical and mental well-being:** A free online platform dedicated to overall health and wellness. - **Parenting resources:** Access to pregnancy and responsible parenting courses. - **Remote work:** A home-based working arrangement in Brazil. - **Inclusive workplace:** Access to dedicated health and well-being support, inclusion specialists, affinity groups, and reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and employment journey. - **Professional growth:** Opportunities to collaborate on enterprise technology transformation projects and develop expertise in modern engineering practices.