Remote Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

Summary

Join AppOmni's dynamic Quality Engineering (QE) team as a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to foster a quality-driven culture, driving continuous improvement and innovative testing practices that ensure exceptional product outcomes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with at least five years of focus on software testing and quality assurance. Prior experience in a leadership role is a significant plus
• Proven track record as a Lead SDET or Quality Engineer focusing on frontend (UI) and backend (API) automation testing
• Deep understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes, including both exploratory/manual and test automation
• Strong problem-solving skills, including experience conducting root cause analysis (RCA) for customer-found defects
• Experience implementing and optimizing various testing techniques such as unit, component, integration, end-to-end, and performance testing
• Expertise with JavaScript/TypeScript and/or Python
• Solid expertise with cloud platforms and testing frameworks like Pytest, Cypress, and Playwright. Prior advanced experience with Jest is a plus
• Ability to apply best practices and coding standards, with a solid understanding of programming languages, network and functional design, algorithms, and architecture patterns
• Strong technical acumen, including experience with tools like IDEs, debuggers, build tools, source control, CI/CD pipelines, and Linux/MacOS system administration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical details and analyses across distributed teams
• Experience driving cross-functional technical discussions and a deep understanding of SDLC concepts
• A commitment to lifelong learning and professional development, demonstrated by continuous adaptation to emerging technologies and challenges
• Prior experience with behavior-driven development (BDD), the Cucumber framework, and the Gherkin language is a significant plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent industry experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of test strategies, plans, and automation efforts to ensure the highest standards of quality across all platforms
• Collaborate closely with development, product management, and Site Reliability teams to integrate quality into every phase of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Continuously improve testing processes to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability
• Oversee both manual and automated test design and execution across various platforms, ensuring seamless product functionality and performance
• Serve as a bridge between our Quality Engineering team and the Development, Product, Technical Project Managers, and the Site Reliability teams, aligning efforts to achieve shared quality goals while fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning
• Work alongside SREs to integrate platform-wide automated tests within CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery
• Track and report key quality metrics such as defect rates, test coverage, and release readiness to drive data-driven improvements
• Perform hands-on testing for complex, high-priority areas to ensure flawless execution
• Stay current with the latest software testing tools, methodologies, and industry trends, introducing best practices and innovations to elevate team performance

Benefits

• Base Salary: The annual base salary compensation range in the U.S. for this role is: $132,414-$182,070
• Stock Options: Our vision is to not just grow as a company but to grow together.  By offering stock options, we are inviting you to be an integral part of our journey forward
• Benefits: The many benefits of employment with AppOmni include working remotely, new hire home office / computer equipment stipend, generous paid time off, paid company holidays, paid floating holidays, paid parental leave, paid sick time and paid family leave for applicable states, health insurance - medical, dental, and vision with HSA option, LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program, company-provided life insurance, AD&D, STD/LTD and additional supplemental life insurance options, 401(k) and Roth retirement saving accounts, and a monthly wellness benefit reimbursement