Senior Software Design Engineer in Test (SDET)

QAD

Senior Software Design Engineer in Test (SDET) at QAD, responsible for ensuring high-quality software delivery. Role involves collaboration with developers on testing frameworks and automation processes.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇲🇽 MexicoSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mobile and web application testing, with a strong focus on building scalable test automation frameworks and integrating testing workflows into CI/CD systems. Proficient in delivering actionable quality metrics and mentoring teams to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

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Mobile Application TestingIOS and Android Development EcosystemTest Automation Frameworks (XCTest, Appium)CI/CD Integration (GitHub Actions)Load and Performance Testing (k6)

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Hard Skills

Mobile Application TestingTest Automation FrameworksLoad and Performance TestingContract TestingAPI TestingGit and GitHub WorkflowsMocking and Stubbing LibrariesQuality Metrics TrackingValidation TestingShift-Left Testing

Soft Skills

Proactive MindsetMentorshipProblem-SolvingCollaborationContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Swift PMGitHub ActionsXCTestAppiumK6PactPostmanREST AssuredSwagger/OpenAPIAllure

Industry Keywords

TestingQuality AssuranceSoftware DevelopmentContinuous IntegrationContinuous Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOSMockitoSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enable High-Quality Code Delivery: Execute quality practices empowering delivery teams to write higher-quality code with ease by integrating robust testing strategies into their workflows.
Participate in Validation Testing Sessions: Facilitate round-table sessions with delivery engineers and product owners to perform validation testing before releasing new code, serving as a stopgap measure while driving efforts to automate these processes for a more efficient long-term solution.
Build Automation Frameworks: Build frameworks enabling the automation of tests.
Track and Map Testing Coverage: Develop a deep understanding of each software module’s features, product test cases, and map these to unit, integration, and other test types, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and alignment with product goals.
Develop and Integrate Tests: Develop and integrate tests across the full technology stack, including UI, API, and database layers, as well as supporting performance, security, and stress testing.
Develop Scalable Test Frameworks: Design and maintain reusable, scalable test automation frameworks that simplify testing processes and reduce manual effort for delivery teams.
Drive Shift-Left Testing: Promote early testing practices in the development lifecycle, enabling teams to identify and resolve defects sooner and reduce overall development costs.
Mentor and Guide Teams: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement across delivery teams.
Deliver Actionable Quality Metrics: Define and track key quality metrics, providing delivery teams and stakeholders with insights to improve software reliability and performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Testing mobile (required) and web applications
Solid understanding of the iOS and Android development ecosystem (including testing and debugging) required
Strong software architecture, design, and workflow skills
A proactive mindset with the ability to constantly seek to identify and solve testing issues
Experience with build and CI tools (Swift PM, GitHub Actions)
A demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment
Proficiency in frameworks like XCTest, Appium, or other mobile testing tools for Mobile Test Automation.
Advanced experience with k6 or similar tools for load and performance testing.
Knowledge of Pact or similar tools for validating API and microservice interactions for Contract Testing.
Hands-on experience integrating testing workflows into GitHub Actions or equivalent CI/CD systems.
Familiarity with mocking and stubbing libraries and services (e.g., WireMock, Mockito, testcontainers) for Backend Testing.
Proficiency with tools like Postman, REST Assured, or Swagger/OpenAPI-based test generation for API Testing.
Strong knowledge of Git and GitHub workflows for collaborative development.
Experience with Allure, TestNG, or similar frameworks to track test results and provide actionable insights.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.