Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Senior

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Job Summary: Choucair Testing is seeking a passionate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Senior with expertise in automation and quality to build engineering solutions. Key Highlights: 1. Join a pioneering software testing company in Latin America. 2. Be part of diverse and equitable teams where talent takes center stage. 3. Advance your career by designing and developing automation solutions. *Open to candidates with and without disabilities* Join Choucair Testing and advance your career as a **Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Senior**! With over 26 years of experience, we are the pioneering software testing company in Latin America. We are passionate about supporting our clients in evolving their business models and building trust in their digital assets. *We believe in diverse and equitable teams where talent is the true protagonist. This opportunity is open to all individuals who meet the profile and wish to generate positive impact—building trust in every word, action, and result. We actively promote the participation of people with disabilities and commit to ensuring this process is inclusive, accessible, and equitable for everyone.* If you identify with our purpose and have experience in **QA Automation, test automation, and software engineering**, we invite you to review the role requirements and apply. **Education** ------------- Bachelor’s degree in: * Systems Engineering. * Software Engineering. * Electronics Engineering. * Computer Science. * Related fields. **Experience** --------------- We seek professionals with experience in **QA Automation or SDET**, capable of designing and developing automation and quality solutions within the software development lifecycle. Experience in the following areas will be valued: * Test automation for microservices architectures. * Functional test automation for APIs, web applications, and mobile applications. * Regression, smoke, and integration testing. * Development of reusable automation frameworks. * Integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. * Working with agile methodologies. * Experience working on cloud platforms. * Designing and implementing quality solutions with an engineering mindset. **Exact years of experience are negotiable based on the candidate’s background and technical depth.** **Essential Technical Skills** ----------------------------------------- ### **Software Engineering** Professional experience developing in: * **Java.** * **Python.** Additionally, knowledge of: * Object-oriented programming. * Design patterns. * Clean Code. * Refactoring. * Git. * REST APIs. * JSON. * SQL. ### **Automation** Professional experience in test automation using **at least one** of the following tools: * Karate. * Appium. * Selenium. * Rest Assured. * Playwright. * Cypress. * Maestro. ### **API Testing** Knowledge and experience in: * REST. * Postman. * OpenAPI. * Swagger. ### **Databases** * SQL. * Writing queries. * Data validation. ### **Version Control** * **Git.** ### **Continuous Integration / CI/CD** Experience integrating automated tests into pipelines using: * **Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.** Ability to: * Configure pipelines. * Execute automated tests. * Create Quality Gates. * Publish results. * Identify risks before deployments. ### **Containers** * **Docker.** ### **Cloud** * **AWS.** **Desirable and Negotiable Skills** ----------------------------------------- The following experience is valued but not mandatory: ### **AWS Cloud** * EKS. * ECS. * Lambda. * API Gateway. * SQS. * SNS. * RDS. * DynamoDB. ### **Kubernetes** Functional knowledge of: * Pods. * Deployments. * Services. * ConfigMaps. * Secrets. * Ingress. Desirable: * ArgoCD. * GitOps. ### **Architectures and Technologies** * Spring Boot. * Kafka. * Contract Testing. * Consumer Driven Contract Testing. * GraphQL. * gRPC. * TestContainers. * Pact. * Flutter. * Mobile Testing. ### **Performance** Experience with: * k6\. * JMeter. * Gatling. Ability to interpret results and identify potential bottlenecks. ### **Observability** Experience querying metrics and logs using tools such as: * Grafana. * Prometheus. * Dynatrace. * OpenSearch. * CloudWatch. * OpenTelemetry. ### **Security** Knowledge of security test automation. Desirable experience with: * OWASP Top 10\. * OWASP ZAP. * SonarCloud. * Dependency Scanning. ### **Test Data** Knowledge in: * Automated data generation. * Data anonymization. * Synthetic datasets. * Test data management in shared environments. **Competencies** ---------------- We seek a candidate with an **engineering mindset**, automation orientation, and the ability to build quality solutions that support software development. We value competencies such as: * Analytical thinking. * Automation orientation. * Engineering mindset. * Effective communication. * Problem solving. * Collaborative work. * Continuous learning. * Ownership. * Proactivity. **Responsibilities** --------------------- * Design and develop **reusable and scalable automation frameworks**. * Automate functional tests for APIs, web applications, and mobile applications. * Automate regression, smoke, and integration validation tests. * Implement contract testing (**Consumer Driven Contract Testing**). * Automate validations for asynchronous events using technologies like Kafka. * Develop automation solutions applying sound software engineering practices. * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. * Configure and maintain automation pipelines. * Create and manage Quality Gates to identify risks before deployments. * Execute automated tests and publish their results. * Contribute to preventing deployments when quality results pose a risk to the solution. * Design and execute performance tests when required. * Analyze test results and identify potential bottlenecks. * Use metrics, logs, and observability tools to validate software quality. * Manage test data and perform validations across different environments. * Collaborate with **Developers, Platform Engineers, Architects, and Product Owners**. * Participate in defining automation and quality strategies. * Identify opportunities for improvement in development and testing processes. * Promote quality best practices across the software lifecycle. * Contribute to building solutions that enable automation and strengthen quality processes. * Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines related to information security, occupational health and safety, document management, and other company regulations. **What We Offer** ---------------- At Choucair, your well-being is central to our mission. We want your experience within the organization to be meaningful—inspiring and aligned with what matters most to you. That’s why we offer benefits that positively impact your quality of life and that of your family, enrich your knowledge, and support your personal and professional growth. * Life insurance. * In-home medical care. * Discounts on auto and health insurance policies. * Funeral plans for you, your family, and your pets. * Partnerships with financial institutions offering preferential rates on savings products and loans. * Wellness and mental health activities, plus gym discounts. * Discounts on English courses and technical certification programs. * Consumption bonuses for your special days. **Department** Operations Management **Position** Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Senior **Locations** Medellín, Bogotá D.C. **Remote Status** Hybrid **About Choucair Testing** ------------------------------ We hold the **B Corporation certification**, a designation that recognizes us as a vehicle for promoting equity, generating positive influence, and supporting sustainable global growth—while remaining a profitable company.