Senior Software Development Engineer in Test – Testing Architect

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

📋 Description

• Assess the existing QA/SDET landscape among teams and formalize a comprehensive testing framework.

• Determine which QA and SDET initiatives should be prioritized based on system complexity and associated risks.

• Identify coverage gaps, including absent end-to-end tests.

• Lead teams through the discovery process and decision-making regarding testing strategies and tools.

• Establish and implement a thorough testing strategy, utilizing a profound understanding of the Test Pyramid.

• Act as a technical leader in testing by fostering innovation through research, prototyping, and AI-enhanced testing methodologies.

• Engage directly with Playwright, contributing to production-level automation code.

• Develop and maintain testing documentation, including test cases, scripts, and reports.

• Create and uphold test automation frameworks adhering to SOLID principles and clean code standards.

• Operate in an Agile environment, closely collaborating with engineering teams.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Monitor and analyze test outcomes, providing actionable insights.

• Conduct exploratory testing and assist in root cause analysis for intricate issues.

• Support all Agile scrum team activities, including story refinement and testing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Software Engineer, SDET, or Test Automation Engineer.

• Demonstrated experience in designing testing strategies for complex, enterprise-scale systems.

• Significant hands-on experience with Playwright (mandatory).

• Strong engineering background with OOP languages such as Java or C#.

• Proficient scripting experience (Python, JavaScript, etc.).

• Familiarity with API testing, database testing, and distributed systems.

• In-depth understanding of Agile Testing Quadrants, BDD, ATDD/TDD.

• Excellent communication skills and a high level of assertiveness.

• Experience in large organizations with complex systems.

• Experience integrating AI into testing workflows is highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and options for remote work.

• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

• A collaborative and inclusive work atmosphere.

• The opportunity to work on impactful, complex systems.

• Competitive compensation in USD.

• Provision of hardware and software setup (mandatory).