Senior SDET

BackOps AI

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in software engineering, SDET, or test automation roles
  • Strong Java and/or Python coding skills
  • Experience with test automation frameworks like Selenium or Playwright
  • Proven ability to build or evolve automation frameworks
  • Knowledge of test management tools like TestRail or Zephyr
  • Strong understanding of software testing principles and methods
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field

Responsibilities

  • Design and build robust test automation frameworks
  • Standardize patterns and best practices across automation projects
  • Create and execute a variety of automated tests
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Enhance automation reliability with better error handling
  • Identify critical scenarios to improve test coverage
  • Participate in code reviews and quality discussions
  • Stay updated on emerging testing tools and methodologies

Benefits

  • Generous equity packages for growth participation
  • Direct access to co-founders for work visibility
  • Collaborative culture with a tight-knit team
  • Hybrid work model with remote flexibility
Full Job Description
Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior SDET to join our growing QA team. In this role, you will be responsible for building, and maintaining scalable test automation solutions that cover UI, API, and end-to-end workflows. You will work closely with developers, designers, and fellow QA engineers to uphold high standards of software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with test automation frameworks, API testing, and modern CI/CD environments, along with the ability to drive improvements in testing strategy and tooling. Experience exploring AI-assisted testing or intelligent test automation approaches is considered a plus.

What You'll Do

  • Design and build robust test automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing
  • Standardize patterns, conventions, and best practices across automation projects
  • Create and execute automated regression, functional, performance, and API tests
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing
  • Improve automation reliability through better error handling, retries, logging, and diagnostics
  • Enhance test coverage by identifying critical scenarios and edge cases
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and quality improvements
  • Stay up to date with emerging automation tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies


What We're Looking For

  • 6+ years of experience in software engineering, SDET, or test automation engineering roles
  • Strong Java and/or Python skills and experience writing clean, maintainable, reusable code
  • Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright)
  • Proven experience building or evolving automation frameworks and shared libraries
  • Experience with automation execution models such as scheduling, orchestration, retries, and monitoring
  • Experience with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr)
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong understanding of software testing principles, SDLC, and agile methodologies
  • Knowledge of performance and load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience


What We Offer

  • Equity & Ownership: Generous equity packages so you grow alongside the company and share in our upside
  • Impact & Visibility: Direct access to co-founders and the ability to see your work drive real business results
  • Collaborative Culture: A small, tight-knit team of seasoned operators and AI experts
  • Flexible Work: Hybrid model with core Bay Area presence and remote flexibility

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