Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Location: Ukraine, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Romania

Department: Nimble

Workplace: remote

Employment Type: full

Description

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence, and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.

We're currently looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team.

About the Role

As a Senior SDET, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the quality of our solutions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, automating, and executing tests across front-end and back-end systems. Additionally, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to high-performance solutions that meet regulatory compliance and quality standards.

About the Project

You’ll work with Roche Sequencing Solutions San Jose, a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team building regulated end-to-end solutions for laboratory accessioning, processing, and reporting. This includes supporting NIPT and Oncology test offerings. Building these solutions requires expertise in Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Client Services, Medical Affairs, Laboratory Operations, Systems Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory fields.

Our stack:

Java · Cucumber · Playwright · JUnit 5 · Retrofit/OkHttp · Maven · GitHub Actions · Keycloak · PostgreSQL · RabbitMQ · Kubernetes · Allure · Dev Containers · Jira · macOS/Linux

Work Environment:

Scrum-based Agile. Flexible schedule, with meetings aligning with US time zones.

As a qualified expert, You will:

• Design and maintain a multi-module automation framework for API and UI testing.
• Write BDD scenarios (Cucumber/Gherkin) and implement step definitions.
• Build API tests with Retrofit/OkHttp and UI tests with Playwright (Page Object Model).
• Integrate tests into GitHub Actions with parallel, multi-environment execution.
• Produce actionable reports (Allure, Cucumber HTML) and collaborate with developers on coverage.
• Perform in a tester role within a Scrum team, contributing to sprint planning, refinement, and delivery.

We’re looking for you if you have

• Strong programming skills in Java (Java 17+); comfortable writing clean, maintainable, production-quality code.
• Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber) and Gherkin.
• Proven experience with UI automation (Playwright, Selenium, or similar) using the Page Object Model.
• Solid understanding of REST API testing and HTTP client libraries (Retrofit/OkHttp, RestAssured, or equivalent).
• Experience with JUnit 5 (or comparable test runners) and parallel test execution.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar) and version control with Git/GitHub.
• Proficiency with Maven (or Gradle) multi-module builds.
• Comfortable working in macOS/Linux environments and scripting with Bash.
• Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and a high-performance mindset.
• Upper-Intermediate English, fluent Ukrainian.

What’s in it for You

Reveal great tech solutions

Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Experience an agile and flexible working environment

Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software. We focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work. 

Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth

Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more. 

Be among like-minded people

Work with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do. Collaborate with top-notch experts who are always ready to help and support you through any challenges. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values. Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program. 

Interview steps

1. Pre-screening with the recruiter.
2. Technical interview.
3. Client interview.