Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Description For Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Kong is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their development team, focusing on ensuring quality and reliability of their software products. The role centers on Typescript and API-first development within their Service Catalog team. Kong is a leading cloud native API platform with over 300 million downloads of their API gateway, serving both startups and Fortune 500 companies.
The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of software development experience, with strong expertise in TypeScript and JavaScript. They'll work on designing and implementing solutions, contributing to pull requests, and maintaining complex software solutions. The role involves hands-on work with test automation frameworks like Cypress and Playwright, and participation in on-call rotations.
Kong's mission is to build the nervous system that will safely and reliably connect all of humankind, recognizing that 83% of web traffic today is API calls. They offer a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge API technology that powers critical infrastructure for companies worldwide. The position is remote-based in Italy, offering the flexibility of working from anywhere while being part of a global team building the future of API connectivity.
This role is perfect for someone who combines strong technical testing expertise with development skills, can work independently, and has experience with large-scale SaaS platforms. The position offers the chance to work on meaningful technology that shapes how modern applications communicate and interact.
Responsibilities For Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
- Contribute to pull requests and understand new features
- Design and implement solutions to technical problems of moderate complexity
- Support services in production by participating in an on-call rotation
- Write automated tests to ensure code behavior and avoid regressions
- Work closely with developers on the Service Catalog team
- Identify and resolve inefficiencies
Requirements For Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
- 5+ years working in team developing complex software solutions
- Expertise in Typescript and Javascript, bonus points for Vue experience
- Experience developing and supporting large-scale SaaS platform
- Understanding of git and GitHub workflows
- Functional testing experience including test strategy and planning
- Experience with Test Frameworks like Cypress and Playwright
- Ability to prioritize test activities and testing tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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