Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

About you:

• You bring a methodical approach to manual and automated testing.
• You are an expert in identifying, diagnosing, and effectively communicating risks and issues.
• You have a knack for prioritizing tasks and managing your workload efficiently, ensuring appropriate test coverage on a healthy timeline.
• You approach challenges with curiosity and a problem-solving mindset, always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.
• Collaborative in nature, you enjoy working in tandem with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders, fostering an environment of learning and growth.

Technical Environment:

• You will be engaging with a broad range of technologies and tools aimed at ensuring the quality and reliability of our web-based applications. This includes:
• Extensive manual testing methodologies (Black/Gray Box Testing, Exploratory Testing, Cross Browser Testing)
• Automated browser testing (Selenium, Playwright)
• Both UI and RESTful API testing
• Creating, supporting, and extending test scripts and automation in Ruby

What your day could consist of:

• Planning, designing, and executing test cases with a focus on both manual and automated testing.
• Collaborating closely with development teams to identify potential issues early in the development cycle.
• Participating in code reviews and providing valuable feedback to improve overall product quality.
• Utilizing task management and bug tracking tools to organize and prioritize testing efforts.
• Enhancing our automated testing framework, contributing to a more efficient and effective testing process.

What you need:

• 5+ years of experience in manual testing
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in automated testing
• Solid understanding of email technologies such as IMAP, POP, SMTP and their testing implications.
• Proficiency in writing code for test automation, preferably in Ruby.
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker)
• Experience with version control systems, API testing, and web debugging tools.

What you can expect:

• Within 1 month, you'll:
• Complete your onboarding process, getting to know your team and the tools you'll be using.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of our products, architecture, and the quality challenges we aim to address.
• Start collaborating on small testing projects, applying your manual and automated testing skills.
• Within 3 months, you'll:
• Establish yourself as a key member of the quality assurance team, actively participating in planning and execution of testing strategies.
• Begin to identify and advocate for improvements in our testing processes and tools, based on your observations and experiences.
• Engage in regular knowledge-sharing sessions, contributing to the team's collective learning and growth.
• Within 6 months, you'll:
• Have a significant impact on the quality of our product, leading initiatives to enhance our testing framework and methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality throughout the development process, from planning to deployment.


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