Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

Remote in Brazil,

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Brazil

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to bolster our Quality Engineering team.

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in creating, managing, and executing detailed test plans and cases, ensuring they align with development and product management timelines. This position demands expertise in manual and automated testing within a unified testing strategy, collaborating with Software Development, DevOps, and Product & Project Management teams.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and project schedules
Ensure testing efforts align with timelines set by Product Management and Development teams
Develop and implement manual and automated test scripts
Create test strategies that cover product requirements, features, enhancements, and bug resolutions
Introduce and apply quality assurance best practices throughout the lifecycle of each project
Collaborate with DevOps and Software Development teams to maintain quality standards
Review and refine test cases, assertions, and automation scripts within shared repositories
Ensure the delivery of high-quality web applications for internal and external use
Perform performance, load, and API testing to validate system reliability and scalability
Utilize tools such as Playwright, Postman, Jira, and K6 to execute diverse testing needs
Set up and sustain local environments critical for testing and development processes
Participate actively in Agile/Scrum teams to contribute to project success

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in quality engineering
At least 1 year of leadership experience in a testing or engineering role
Background in version control and repository management using Git
Proficiency in creating automated testing frameworks with Playwright or equivalent tools
Knowledge of Azure DevOps, including experience with Azure Test Plans and Pipelines
Skills in Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL to support testing and debugging workflows
Expertise in API testing and resolution using tools like Postman
Experience in conducting performance tests using tools like K6
Understanding of issue tracking and resolution workflows in Jira
Competency in continuous integration systems and code coverage tools
Detailed understanding of front-end and back-end system interactions
Capability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

Nice to have

Proficiency in performance and load testing for web applications 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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