Software Development Engineer in Test

Are you passionate about building robust, high-quality software that truly makes an impact? We’re on the hunt for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test who loves to dive deep, not just into finding bugs, but into architecting scalable solutions that prevent them from ever appearing. This isn't your typical feature testing role; it's about shaping the very foundation of our engineering quality, empowering teams, and championing best practices. If you thrive on innovation, enjoy coaching others, and want to leave a lasting mark on product excellence, then this unique opportunity with Sporty Group could be your next big adventure.

Overview

Sporty Group is actively seeking a Senior SDET to join our globally distributed team. This is a fully remote, worldwide opportunity where you will be instrumental in elevating software quality across our entire engineering organization. Your focus will be on driving improvements through advanced automation, developing sophisticated testing platforms, establishing rigorous quality standards, and fostering engineering enablement. We are looking for someone who can build scalable quality solutions and cultivate a strong sense of quality ownership within our development teams.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain robust, comprehensive test automation frameworks.
Develop innovative, reusable testing tools and specialized libraries.
Actively improve test reliability and significantly reduce flaky tests.
Efficiently manage test data and crucial testing infrastructure.
Seamlessly integrate advanced testing into continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
Implement stringent release quality gates to ensure product readiness.
Boost deployment confidence while simultaneously enhancing testing efficiency.
Define proactive testing strategies and champion best practices across the organization.
Provide expert support to various teams facing complex testing challenges.
Review technical solutions from a critical quality and reliability perspective.
Coach and mentor engineers on fundamental testing principles and essential quality ownership.
Create clear standards, vital documentation, and guiding principles for quality assurance.
Drive widespread adoption of superior quality practices throughout all engineering teams.
Analyze incidents meticulously and proactively prevent regressions from occurring.
Diligently track and report on key quality metrics to monitor progress.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior SDET or in a similar advanced quality engineering role.
Strong proficiency in Python for developing sophisticated test automation.
Practical experience with database technologies such as MySQL or MongoDB.
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and DevOps tools including Jenkins and Kubernetes (K8S).
Experience with web testing frameworks; Playwright is a significant advantage.
Deep understanding of integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines and establishing effective quality gates.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, resilient testing solutions.
Excellent problem solving skills and a proactive, ownership oriented approach to quality.
A talent for mentoring and influencing engineering teams to foster a culture of quality ownership.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

What You'll Gain

The chance to make a substantial and visible impact on global product quality.
Opportunity to work with a cutting edge technology stack and tackle exciting, complex challenges.
Be part of a dynamic, supportive, and globally distributed team that values innovation.
Continuous learning and professional growth within a fast paced, evolving environment.
Autonomy and ownership over critical quality initiatives that drive real change.