Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

Summary

Join Elite Technology as a Lead SDET and become a leader in driving quality and testing strategies. Lead testing and automation efforts, mentor junior engineers, and own the test architecture. This role demands advanced expertise in test automation, continuous improvement, and a strategic approach to quality. You will own automation frameworks, standardize testing approaches, drive quality standards, and anticipate technical issues. Mentor junior team members, participate in design discussions, and track quality metrics to improve testing outcomes. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent experience and 7+ years of experience in quality/automation engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in quality/automation engineering
• Extensive experience in constructing test automation for web applications (encompassing both UI and API functionality), console applications, Windows forms applications, and/or cloud infrastructure deployments (experience with containerization technologies a plus)
• Deep understanding and documented efficient use of widely used testing frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or RestAssured
• Proven experience working within Agile and Scrum software development methodologies
• Experience with the Azure cloud platform and cloud-native design principles, particularly regarding platform services such as App Services, Functions and Monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights)
• Experience with relational database technologies, particularly Microsoft SQL Server
• Proficiency in utilizing modern CI/CD technologies, like Azure DevOps & Azure DevOps Pipelines to streamline development and testing workflows
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey and share technical concepts with leadership at various levels of technical expertise
• Foundational understanding of crafting clear, concise, and thorough test plans and test cases
• Proficiency in English at a B2+ level or higher (CEFR), with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken formats

Responsibilities

• Own automation frameworks employed by the various application development teams
• Standardize the automated testing approach across teams
• Drive quality standards, enforce best practices, and guide team members in test methodology
• Anticipate technical issues and industry changes and ensure our approach aligns with best practices and acceptable efficiency levels
• Drive automation updates following root-cause analysis on complex issues and provide actionable recommendations and implementations
• Mentor and support junior team members, facilitating training and knowledge sharing
• Participate in engineering team design discussions, advocating for testability
• Track and respond to quality metrics such as test coverage, defect escape rates, and automation efficiency to continuously improve testing outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise with OOP, .NET technologies, including C#, ASP.NET, API development, and .NET Core is a strong plus
• Familiarity with ERP, financial or mission-critical SaaS applications is considered an asset
• Prior experience with system load, scale testing, or performance testing automation are nice to have
• Experience working on cross-functional teams and maintaining complex testing projects

Benefits

• PTO
• 2 Elite Mental Health Days per year
• Annual Incentive Plan
• 14 Paid Costa Rica Holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life Insurance