Software Engineer in Test

About Us: We are a fast-paced startup team of 5 engineers building a cutting-edge web application with a .NET backend and Angular front-end. We move quickly and iterate frequently delivering solutions that provide real value to our users. Our customer base includes several enterprise clients who have a much higher level of expectation regarding application quality and they operate on a distinct release cycle from our other users. We believe in ownership speaking up and constantly seeking improvement and we’re looking for a driven individual to help ensure that our product remains robust and reliable as we scale.

The Role: We’re seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our application. You'll be responsible for building a robust suite of automated tests encompassing unit tests integration tests UI/UX tests and regression tests. Given our diverse customer base which includes high-demand enterprise clients on a different release plan it's crucial that you ensure our feature delivery maintains both speed and uncompromised quality.

You'll collaborate closely with the development team to test new features prevent regressions and contribute to the overall improvement of our product. We are looking for someone who thrives in a startup environment loves automating processes and continuously explores new tools and technologies to ensure high-quality releases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design build and maintain automated test suites for various types of testing (unit integration UI regression).

• Work closely with the development team to ensure quality at all stages of the software development lifecycle.

• Implement continuous integration (CI) pipelines for test automation and reporting.

• Develop and execute performance and load tests to ensure system scalability.

• Ensure the quality and stability of releases for both standard and enterprise customers taking into account their distinct needs and release schedules.

• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve quality and testability.

• Investigate and resolve issues related to automated test failures.

• Advocate for best practices in quality assurance testing and software delivery.

• Maintain test environments and data sets to ensure reliable and consistent results.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience as an SDET QA Automation Engineer or similar role.

• Strong experience in automated testing frameworks (e.g. Selenium Cypress Playwright).

• Familiarity with continuous integration tools (e.g. Jenkins CircleCI GitLab CI/CD).

• Strong understanding of web technologies including REST APIs HTTP HTML CSS JavaScript/TypeScript and testing tools for both backend and frontend.

• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g. NUnit xUnit for .NET Jasmine/Karma for Angular).

• Solid knowledge of source control systems (Git) and working in an Agile environment.

• Experience with performance testing and load testing tools (e.g. JMeter Gatling).

• Familiarity with databases and testing data integrity.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience working in a startup environment.

• Knowledge of Docker and containerized testing environments.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Heroku AWS Azure or GCP.

Our Company Values:

• Urgency: We move with high velocity and purpose launching solutions quickly then iterating to improve.

• Ownership: We act like owners doing what’s best for the business and stepping up when needed.

• Opinionated: We search for truth speak up and communicate openly.

• Hungry: We are driven and proactive always looking for more.

• Analytical: We think through problems using data and resources to maximize company value.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dynamic close-knit team working in a high-growth startup environment.

• Have a significant impact on the quality and success of our product.

• Help manage quality for both enterprise and standard customers ensuring the best possible user experience across all releases.

• Grow your skills and take ownership of the test automation strategy.

• Collaborate with a team that values continuous learning improvement and open communication.