SDET Java Sr

Softtek; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Softtek in Monterrey seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to lead automation strategy for Airline Operations systems, shaping CI/CD integration and quality practices. You will mentor SDETs, design scalable frameworks, and collaborate with DevOps, product, and business stakeholders to prevent defects early in the SDLC.

This role requires hands-on development with Java/JS/TS, experience with Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Cypress, or Eggplant, and strong debugging and communication

Qualifications

• Five years of software development or quality engineering experience.
• Hands-on with Java/JS/TS and automation tools; API automation is a plus.
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines and quality gates.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for Airline Operations applications.
• Develop mocks, stubs, test harnesses, and test data solutions.
• Translate workflows into end-to-end automation strategies and test scenarios.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and quality gates.
• Lead API, integration, end-to-end, and mobile automation strategy.
• Mentor SDETs and QA professionals; collaborate with DevOps, product, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

CI/CD

Debugging

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Appium

Cypress

Eggplant

Git

Jira

qTest

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Job description

Summary:

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for framework architecture, quality engineering strategy, CI/CD integration, service virtualization, and organizational quality improvements for mission critical Airline Operations applications. You will mentor engineers and drive improvements that prevent defects earlier in the SDLC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for Airline Operations applications and services
• Develop mocks, stubs, test harnesses, and test data solutions.
• Translate complex Airline Operations workflows into comprehensive automation strategies and end-to-end test scenarios.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and quality gates.
• Lead API, integration, end-to-end, and mobile automation strategy.
• Drive shift-left testing initiatives and defect prevention practices.
• Troubleshoot complex automation, framework, environment, and integration issues.
• Work closely with Airline Operations stakeholders, Gather and analyze automation metrics specific to quality and software testing.
• Mentor SDETs, automation engineers, QA Analysts, and development partners.
• Partner with development, DevOps, infrastructure, product, and business stakeholders.

Minimum Experience:

Five years of software development, automation engineering, or quality engineering experience.

Prior airline industry experience with hands-on knowledge of Airline Operations is required for this position.

Experience should include developing, testing, integrating, or supporting mission-critical airline operational systems and understanding how changes or failures within one system can affect downstream operational processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong development experience with Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node.js.
• Strong experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Cypress, or Eggplant.
• Experience with Git, Jira, qTest, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, or similar lifecycle/platform tooling.
• Experience implementing API automation frameworks, mocks, stubs, and service virtualization.
• Strong debugging, root cause analysis, and technical communication skills.

Location:

This position is based in México.