Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

Remote in Brazil,

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Brazil

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to expand and elevate our Quality Engineering team.

This position involves designing, managing, and executing complete test plans and cases, ensuring they align with product management and development timelines. The role requires expertise in manual and automated testing as part of an integrated strategy, collaborating with Software Development, DevOps, and Product & Project Management teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and project timelines
Align testing activities with schedules from Product Management and Development teams
Design and execute manual and automated test scripts to ensure system quality
Define test strategies for validating product requirements, features, improvements, and defect fixes
Utilize industry-standard quality assurance practices to ensure consistent results throughout the product lifecycle
Collaborate closely with DevOps and Software Development teams to maintain high-quality outcomes
Analyze and refine test cases, assertions, and automation scripts stored in code repositories
Uphold quality standards for internal and public-facing web applications
Conduct performance, load, and API testing to validate system reliability and scalability
Leverage tools like Playwright, Postman, Jira, and K6 in diverse testing scenarios
Set up and manage local environments required for testing and development workflows
Contribute actively within Agile/Scrum teams to achieve successful project goals

Requirements

Background in quality engineering with at least 5 years of hands-on experience
At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or team management role
Qualifications in Git for managing code repositories effectively
Proficiency in designing automated testing frameworks with tools like Playwright
Knowledge of Azure DevOps, including Azure Test Plans and Pipelines integration
Skills in Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL for supporting validation and debugging tasks
Expertise in API testing and debugging workflows using Postman or similar tools
Experience with performance testing using tools like K6
Understanding of issue tracking systems such as Jira for defect management
Competency in working with continuous integration pipelines and code coverage tools
Thorough understanding of the interaction between front-end and back-end systems
Capability to solve complex technical challenges efficiently

Nice to have

Knowledge of performance and load testing for web applications with 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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