Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job description

**Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)** **About the Role** Trivelta powers sportsbook and casino platforms used by operators around the world. As we continue to scale our global offering, we’re looking for a hands-on Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help us build quality into our product from day one. As an early member of our engineering team, you’ll play a key role in shaping our testing strategy, tooling, and quality culture as we scale. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and wants real ownership over how quality is engineered—not just validated. **Responsibilities:** - Build and evolve our automated testing strategy from the ground up - Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for APIs, backend services, and front-end applications - Partner closely with product managers and engineers to define requirements, edge cases, and acceptance criteria early - Embed automated testing into our CI/CD pipeline to support rapid, confident releases - Balance automation with lightweight manual testing when needed to keep velocity high - Identify quality risks early and propose pragmatic solutions—not bureaucracy - Help establish best practices for testability, reliability, and observability - Influence product and engineering decisions with a strong quality mindset **Qualifications:** - 3+ years of experience in SDET, QA engineering, or software engineering with a strong testing focus - Strong coding skills in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or similar) - Hands-on experience with modern test automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, REST/API testing frameworks) - Experience testing APIs, backend systems, and distributed services - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git) - Comfort working with ambiguity and evolving requirements - A proactive, ownership-driven mindset—you see problems and fix them **Nice to Have:** - Startup or early-stage company experience - Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) - Exposure to performance or load testing - Experience working with microservices, event-driven systems, or data-heavy applications - Ability to influence quality culture beyond just test execution **Why Join Us:** - High impact: your work directly shapes product quality and customer trust - Ownership: you’ll define how testing works here, not inherit legacy systems - Speed: small teams, fast decisions, and minimal process overhead - Growth: real opportunity to expand your scope as the company scales - Competitive compensation