SDET – Java/Angular

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Costa Rica.

📋 Description

• Facilitate clear communication with client project stakeholders regarding project progress and recommendations.

• Develop client code that is not only efficient but also high-performing, testable, scalable, secure, and of the utmost quality.

• Actively engage in accurate planning and estimation efforts, employing project methodologies and tools.

• Skillfully gather requirements and organize/present developed features to clients.

• Carry out complex tasks within the existing methodology and quality standards, demonstrating success across various engagements.

• Improve and broaden automation frameworks and practices. Identify opportunities to enhance testing processes and automation coverage, contributing to the selection and implementation of cutting-edge tools and technologies.

• Oversee the detailed design and execution of automated test cases, concentrating on critical, high-impact testing activities. Ensure comprehensive coverage and adherence to quality standards while effectively managing resources and timelines.

• Foster client success within the team by collaborating with engineers, designers, and managers to understand user challenges, anticipate potential issues, and iterate on solutions that enhance client success.

• Participate in agile software development, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, team retrospectives, and other governance activities.

• Actively contribute to the Engineering Practice community, mentoring others through Communities of Practice (CoPs) or on project teams, and supporting the enhancement of technical skills.

• Independently steer project delivery within defined architecture, showcasing autonomy and accountability throughout all stages from conceptualization to deployment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience with remote device testing platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or similar).

• At least 5+ years of experience in QA, particularly in Automation testing, and in the specified areas below:

• Angular (Unit Testing, UX design, Figma, MonoRepo, state management using ngRx).

• Java, AWS services (Lambda, SQS, etc.), containerization, CI/CD pipelines.

• Proficient in API automation with a solid understanding of automation frameworks like Playwright, Cypress, etc.

• Knowledge of REST APIs and JSON validation.

• Strong proficiency with the Karate Framework for API automation.

• Advanced hands-on experience with Playwright for Web UI automation.

• Significant experience in iOS automation (Appium preferred).

• Proficient in all aspects of the development process, including code repository (GitHub) and branching strategy, code review, coding standards, and code deployment.

• Expected to assess and make recommendations based on complex Proof of Concepts.

• Lead the design and implementation of a scalable automation framework using Java and Angular.

• Familiarity with test-driven development.

• In-depth knowledge of databases and SQL, with experience executing complex data validation and interacting with databases for thorough backend testing.

• Proficient in defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla), with a strong history in bug reporting, tracking, and resolution processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Design) to define, design, automate, and deliver new features and functionalities.

• Ensure code integrity and organization, including conducting code reviews and mentoring junior developers.

• Exemplify best practices in writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.

• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to work independently and under pressure, effectively managing multiple projects and priorities.

• CI/CD integration experience (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, DevOps).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical Insurance benefits according to company policy.

• Life Insurance in accordance with company policy.

• 12 days of paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays as per local law.

• Paternity and maternity leave as per local law.

• Marriage, bereavement, and graduation leaves according to company policy.

• Sick leave and paid holidays as per local law.

• Christmas bonus as per local law.

• Saving Fund “Asociacion Solidarista.”

• Beach house (Managed by the Asociacion Solidarista).

• Discounts at local shops.

• Direct deposit of payroll.

• Paid professional certifications.