Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

Remote in Brazil,

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Brazil

We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join and strengthen our Quality Engineering team.

The ideal candidate will take a central role in designing, managing, and executing detailed test plans and cases, ensuring alignment with product management and development timelines. This position requires expertise in both manual and automated testing as part of a unified strategy, collaborating with Software Development, DevOps, and Product & Project Management teams.

Responsibilities

Create and manage detailed test plans, test cases, and project schedules
Ensure testing efforts align seamlessly with timelines from Product Management and Development teams
Develop and execute manual and automated test scripts to ensure robust validation
Define test strategies that cover product requirements, new features, enhancements, and bug resolutions
Implement quality assurance best practices throughout the entire project lifecycle
Collaborate directly with DevOps and Software Development teams to deliver quality products
Evaluate and improve test cases, assertions, and automation within code repositories
Maintain a high standard of quality for both internal and public-facing web applications
Conduct performance, load, and API testing to validate system functionality and reliability
Utilize testing tools such as Playwright, Postman, Jira, and K6 to address a variety of needs
Set up and manage local environments essential for effective development and testing workflows
Participate in Agile/Scrum practices, contributing to team collaboration and success

Requirements

Background in quality engineering with at least 5 years of professional experience
At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or team management role
Qualifications in version control using Git for managing code repositories
Proficiency in creating automated testing frameworks with Playwright or similar tools
Knowledge of Azure DevOps with experience in Azure Test Plans and Pipelines integration
Skills in Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL for debugging and validation work
Expertise in API testing workflows and debugging using tools such as Postman
Hands-on experience in performance testing using tools like K6
Understanding of issue tracking and defect management via tools like Jira
Competency in continuous integration workflows and code coverage practices
Strong understanding of front-end and back-end system interactions
Capability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently

Nice to have

Familiarity with performance and load testing using tools like JMeter

Benefits

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
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