Remote SDET: Web & API Automation Engineer (React/TypeScript)

Improving South America; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

100% Remote

Vacation and PTOs

Two annual bonuses

Two salary reviews per year

Laptop equipment

Online courses platform

Budget for books

Budget for work materials

Job summary

Improving South America is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our quality assurance team. You will design and implement automated testing solutions, build robust frameworks, and ensure the reliability and performance of our applications.

You will bridge development and QA, using TypeScript/JavaScript, React, AWS, and modern test tools to create scalable testing infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and strong test coverage across web and API interfaces.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+)
• Strong experience with React and modern frontend testing
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-based testing infrastructure
• Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar)
• Strong proficiency in unit testing and integration testing
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of API testing and tools (REST, GraphQL, Postman, etc.)
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and QA methodologies

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and testing infrastructure
• Create and execute automated test cases for web and API applications
• Collaborate with development teams to understand requirements and implement comprehensive test coverage
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot bugs and performance issues
• Implement CI/CD testing pipelines
• Build and optimize test automation for React-based applications
• Establish and maintain testing best practices and standards
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote quality culture across teams

Skills

TypeScript/JavaScript (ES6+)

React

AWS

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

CI/CD tools

API testing

Git

QA methodologies

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our quality assurance team. You will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive automated testing solutions, building robust testing frameworks, and ensuring the reliability and performance of our applications. In this role, you will bridge the gap between development and quality assurance, utilizing strong programming skills to create scalable testing infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Write reusable automated test scripts

collaborate with developers, product owners and devops engineers

Support regression, integration and end to end testing efforts

Contribute to test planning, test strategy and quality best practices

Design, develop and maintain scalable automated test frameworks

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+)
• Strong experience with React and modern frontend testing
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-based testing infrastructure
• Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar)
• Strong proficiency in unit testing and integration testing
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of API testing and tools (REST, GraphQL, Postman, etc.)
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and QA methodologies
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with performance and load testing tools
• Knowledge of testing metrics and reporting
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Understanding of security testing and OWASP principles
• Previous experience in a similar SDET role in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Awesome Benefits

Sur America:

• Contrato a largo plazo.
• 100% Remoto.
• Vacaciones y PTOs
• Posibilidad de recibir 2 bonos al año.
• 2 revisiones salariales al año.
• Equipamiento Laptop.
• Plataforma de cursos en linea
• Budget para compra de libros.
• Budget para compra de materiales de trabajo
  
  

Mexico

• Major Medical Expense Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Mental Health Support
• IMSS (Mexican Social Security)
• Seniority Bonus
• Savings Fund Program
• Career Development Plan
• Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo)
• Vacation Bonus
• Corporate Retirement Plan
• Certifications and Training Programs
• Internal Events
• TotalPass Wellness Program
• Additional Paid Time Off
  
  

Additional Protection And Discounts

• Auto and Motorcycle Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Personal Belongings Insurance
  
  

Remote work policy: Position is 100% remote, but candidates must reside in South America.