Senior Software Development Engineer In Test

Summary

Join Elite Technology as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test and become a senior team member driving quality and testing strategies. Lead testing 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 lead test strategy and execution, architect and maintain test automation frameworks, drive quality standards, and act as a liaison with stakeholders. Mentoring junior team members and collaborating with engineering leadership to enhance testing processes are also key responsibilities. Continuous improvement of testing outcomes through metric definition and tracking is crucial.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in quality assurance activities (either manual or automated testing)
• 5+ years of experience in test automation, with demonstrated expertise in automated software testing
• Demonstrated expertise in .NET technologies, including C#, ASP.NET, API development, and .NET Core
• Extensive experience in constructing automations 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 of Selenium or an equivalent testing framework, like Cypress, Playwright, or JUnit
• 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 Azure DevOps & Azure DevOps Pipelines (CI/CD) to streamline development and testing workflows
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey and share technical concepts with leadership at various levels of technical expertise
• Experience in applying software QA methodologies and tools to ensure comprehensive test execution
• Solid foundation in crafting clear, concise, and thorough test plans and test cases

Responsibilities

• Lead test strategy and execution for major releases and complex features
• Architect, develop, and maintain robust and scalable test automation frameworks
• Drive quality standards, enforce best practices, and guide team members in test methodology
• Act as a primary liaison with product managers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on quality objectives
• Conduct root-cause analysis on complex issues and provide actionable recommendations
• Mentor and support junior team members, facilitating training and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to enhance testing processes and tools
• Define and track quality metrics such as test coverage, defect escape rates, and automation efficiency to continuously improve testing outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a data-driven approach
• Experience working on cross-functional teams and maintaining complex testing projects
• Excellent soft skills: adaptability, conflict resolution and the ability to influence and drive quality across teams

Benefits

• 100% remote work, with the ability to go to a WeWork in Escazú
• PTO
• 2 Elite Mental Health Days per year
• Annual Incentive Plan
• 14 Paid Costa Rica Holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life Insurance