Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role at Kuda is for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), focusing on ensuring the quality, reliability, and security of Kuda's digital financial platform. The SDET will be responsible for building automated infrastructure and robust code to safeguard customer money and data. This position operates at the intersection of software engineering and quality assurance, with a core mission to architect comprehensive test automation frameworks, promote a "shift-left" testing culture, and integrate quality gates into CI/CD pipelines. **What you will do** * Design, build, and scale robust, maintainable test automation frameworks for backend microservices APIs, web platforms, and mobile applications (iOS and Android). * Drive functional, integration, and end-to-end automation testing by writing clean, high-quality code (e.g., in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript) to automate complex financial user journeys. * Embed continuous testing into DevOps pipelines, ensuring rigorous and automatic testing of every code commit for functionality and stability before production deployment. * Design and execute automated performance, load, and security tests to proactively identify bottlenecks and vulnerabilities, ensuring system capacity and security for high transaction volumes. * Partner closely with software engineers, product managers, and QA analysts during the design phase to define testability requirements and build quality in from the start. * Investigate complex issues, debug code, and collaborate with developers for root cause analysis, implementing preventative automation against regressions. * Continuously evaluate modern testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Appium, Playwright, JMeter, Axios/RestAssured, MySql) and mentor junior team members to cultivate a shared engineering responsibility for quality. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 5+ years of experience in a dedicated SDET or Software Automation role. * Advanced proficiency in Java and JavaScript, with working knowledge of C# and Groovy. * Hands-on experience with web and mobile automation tools including: * Selenium * Playwright * Cypress * Appium * Strong experience with API and data testing, including making API/HTTP requests using: * Rest Assured * Axios * Jest * OkHttp * Apache HttpClient * Experience managing database connections using HikariCP or JDBC. * Proficiency in automation framework design patterns, particularly: * Keyword-Driven Testing * Page Object Model (POM) * Familiarity with build and CI/CD tools including: * Maven * TestNG * Jest * Jenkins * Azure DevOps Pipelines * Experience with test reporting and test management tools such as: * Extent Reports * Azure/Assure Reports * Jira * Test management integrations **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced SDET professional with a strong technical background in automation and quality assurance. They should be a proactive problem-solver who can identify and fix issues independently, without constant supervision. This individual should possess a "share the love" mentality, actively mentoring peers and documenting findings to elevate team knowledge. They should demonstrate collaborative leadership by aligning developers and Product Owners with automation strategies. A mindset of continuous improvement is essential, focused on optimizing execution time and simplifying workflows. Strong communication skills are critical for translating complex technical failures into clear, actionable insights for all stakeholders. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/software-development-engineer-in-test-sdet-kuda Source: myjobmag
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At a glance
- At least 5 years of experience.
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- C#
- MySQL
- Azure
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