Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) located in Brazil to join our remote team on a contract basis. As an SDET, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by developing robust automated test frameworks and tools. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative, agile environment with a distributed team.

In Short

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications, mobile platforms, and backend APIs.
• Write efficient, reliable, and reusable test cases using modern test automation tools and programming languages (e.g. Java, Kotlin).
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and help manage test execution environments.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA analysts to define test strategies and improve quality processes.
• Identify, document, and track software defects; assist in root cause analysis and resolution.
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and test coverage metrics.
• Proactively suggest improvements to code, test coverage, and system architecture from a testability and performance perspective.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on test automation and framework development.
• Expert in the Playwright test automation tool. Familiarity with other test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, or Pytest.
• Solid understanding of API testing, RESTful services, and tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Swagger.
• Experience leveraging AI in test automation.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, or JavaScript).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Harness, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, or GitLab CI.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools like Docker is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Comfortable working remotely and independently in a distributed, multicultural team.
• Must be based in Brazil and legally eligible to work as an independent contractor for a U.S. company.

Benefits

• Work remotely with a flexible schedule.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Exposure to modern technologies and tools.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.