Software Development Engineer in Test

Wayfaring — Australia · Posted ~6 hours ago

Senior Full-time

Skills

JavaScript TypeScript Node.js browser automation test automation test strategy test planning UI testing API testing integration testing regression testing software development Browser automation Test automation

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

An experienced SDET is sought to own automated testing end to end, from translating requirements into test strategies and cases to building and maintaining automation frameworks. The role covers UI, API, integration, and regression testing and requires strong JavaScript/TypeScript engineering skills in Node.js and browser environments.

Highlights

End-to-end test automation ownership with strong involvement in test strategy, framework development, and release reliability. The role combines software engineering with quality engineering and collaboration across the full development lifecycle.

Description

We're looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test to help our client build out their test automation and help keep releases fast and reliable. An experienced javascript/typescript engineer, you'll own automated testing end to end — from shaping test strategy against new requirements through to designing, building and maintaining the frameworks that catch problems before customers do. What you'll do: Work across the full SDLC, translating requirements and user stories into solid test plans and test casesCollaborate and consult with software engineers to evaluate code testability and review product specsDesign, build and maintain automated test suites covering UI, API and integration/regression testingContinuously improve and extend existing test automation frameworksInvestigate test failures, document defects and track them to resolutionWhat you'll bring: 5+ years in software engineering and/or QAExceptional JavaScript/TypeScript skills in Node and browser environmentsHands-on experience with Playwright or a similar tool — ideally including building out a test framework, not just working within oneSolid API test automation experience, plus a good grip on REST, HTTP and general web/networking conceptsComfortable working in an AWS/CI environmentA Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fieldNice to have: Experience testing across multiple platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android)Exposure to Electron, Cordova or Android device testingCI/CD tooling experience (Jenkins, Docker, Buildkite, Git)