Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

Remote in Brazil,

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Brazil

We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join and strengthen our Quality Engineering team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, executing, and maintaining comprehensive test plans and test cases while ensuring alignment with product management and development timelines. This role requires expertise in manual and automated testing as part of a consolidated strategy and involves collaboration with Software Development, DevOps, and Product & Project Management teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage detailed test plans, test cases, and project timelines
Coordinate testing efforts to align with timelines from Product Management and Development teams
Design and implement manual and automated test scripts to ensure full system validation
Create test strategies that cover product requirements, new features, enhancements, and defect solutions
Apply best practices in quality assurance at every stage of the product development lifecycle
Collaborate with DevOps and Software Development teams to uphold quality benchmarks
Analyze and enhance test cases, assertions, and automation scripts stored in repositories
Ensure the delivery of high-quality web applications for internal and external purposes
Conduct performance, load, and API testing to validate system reliability and scalability
Leverage tools like Playwright, Postman, Jira, and K6 to achieve comprehensive testing coverage
Set up and maintain local environments needed for effective development and testing workflows
Actively contribute within Agile/Scrum teams to foster collaboration and successful delivery

Requirements

Background in quality engineering with at least 5 years of practical experience
At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or team management role
Qualifications in managing code repositories using Git
Proficiency in building 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 testing and debugging tasks
Expertise in API testing and resolution using tools like Postman
Experience in conducting performance tests with tools such as K6
Understanding of issue tracking systems like Jira for defect resolution and management
Competency in continuous integration pipelines and code coverage tools
In-depth understanding of interactions between front-end and back-end systems
Capability to identify and resolve complex technical issues effectively

Nice to have

Understanding of 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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