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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Ground Game Colombia

remote
Posted May 8, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), experienced (4+ years Agile/Scrum; 3+ years SDET/QA Automation).

**Location & work type: ** Remote; Latin America only (US client). Full-time. Daily collaboration with US teams; strong English required.

**Stack/tools: **

  • Testing/automation: Playwright (mandatory), Cypress, Selenium (familiarity)

  • BDD: Cucumber/Gherkin

  • Languages: JavaScript (plus Java or similar)

  • Web/API testing: web applications + APIs

  • CI/CD: integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines

  • Cross-browser testing

  • Issue tracking: Jira

  • Design patterns/frameworks: Page Object Model; BDD frameworks

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  • Build end-to-end automated tests for web apps and APIs (Playwright/JS).

  • Define and execute testing strategies and collaborate in BDD workflows (Example Mapping / 3 Amigos).

  • Maintain CI/CD reliability by integrating tests into pipelines and managing defects via Jira.

**Must-have skills: **

  • Hands-on Playwright experience (required).

  • Coding experience in JavaScript (4+ years); Java or similar also acceptable.

  • BDD experience (Cucumber/Gherkin) and Page Object Model familiarity.

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cross-browser testing.

  • Experience testing web applications and APIs.

  • Agile/Scrum experience (4+ years).

**Nice-to-haves: **

  • **A/B testi

Full Description

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

🌎 Remote – Latin America (US Client)

We’re looking for an experienced SDET to join a team working with a US-based client (confidential). You’ll focus on automation, software quality, and CI/CD reliability, partnering closely with engineering and product to ensure stable, high-quality releases. This is a full-time remote position for professionals based in Latin America only. You’ll collaborate daily with US teams, so strong English skills are essential.

🚫 LATAM applicants only: Candidates outside Latin America will not be considered. What You’ll Do

  • Develop end-to-end automated tests (Playwright, Cypress, JavaScript)

  • Work in a BDD setup (Cucumber/Gherkin)

  • Help define and execute testing strategies

  • Join Example Mapping / 3 Amigos sessions

  • Integrate tests into CI/CD workflows

  • Perform cross-browser testing

  • Log and track issues in Jira

  • What You Bring

  • 4+ years in Agile/Scrum teams

  • 4+ years of coding experience (JavaScript, Java, or similar)

  • 3+ years in SDET or QA Automation roles

  • Hands-on Playwright experience (mandatory)

  • Experience testing web applications and APIs

  • Familiarity with Cypress or Selenium

  • Knowledge of BDD frameworks & Page Object Model

  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines

  • Nice to Have

  • Exposure to A/B, accessibility, or security testing

  • Experience with Docker or containerized setups

  • Familiarity with static code analysis tools

  • Experience with unit testing frameworks

  • AWS or cloud experience

📩 Applications are reviewed via LinkedIn only. Messages will not be considered.

AutomationSoftware QualityCI/CDJavaScriptJavaSDETQA AutomationPlaywrightCypressBDDCucumberGherkinCross-Browser TestingJiraAPIsDocker

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