#132510 - Software Engineer in Test (SDET) – Backend Automation

Job Description

• Build, maintain, and improve automated test frameworks using TypeScript and Playwright.
• Develop functional, integration, and API tests for backend services and application workflows.
• Create clear, comprehensive, and maintainable test cases.
• Debug test failures, application issues, and backend behavior to identify root causes.
• Support automated test execution through CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute independently to production backend code using Java or Kotlin.
• Apply strong software engineering and test engineering practices to improve product quality and reliability.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• Strong professional backend engineering experience.
• Strong test engineering and automation experience.
• Hands-on experience developing backend services using Java or Kotlin.
• Advanced TypeScript skills.
• Hands-on Playwright experience, including creating and maintaining test frameworks.
• Experience writing functional, integration, and API tests.
• Ability to write clear, comprehensive, and maintainable test cases.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution.
• Ability to contribute independently to production code, not only test code.
• Enterprise experience strongly preferred.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms, containerized services, or microservice architectures.
• Experience with performance, reliability, accessibility, or contract testing.
• Experience working with REST APIs and backend services.
• Experience with Git and pull-request workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD platforms.
• Experience with web and mobile web testing tools.

Required Tools & Platforms

• Java or Kotlin
• TypeScript
• Playwright
• CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution

Location, Time & Engagement

• Remote contract opportunity for candidates located in APAC.
• Candidates must be able to maintain approximately 80–90% overlap with EST working hours.
• Contract engagement currently expected to run through March 31, 2027.