Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

About Kodify

Kodify boasts over 15 years of success in creating world-class video content and managing high-traffic websites. Our award-winning content and platforms serve millions of users globally. We are dedicated to empowering our people with the resources they need to pioneer innovation, with a strong emphasis on our culture and employee well-being.

Your Role: Software Developer in Test (SDET)

We are looking for an EU-based Software Developer in Test to join our fully remote QA team. You will be instrumental in the design, development, and maintenance of automated testing solutions, ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of our platforms. You'll collaborate closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and fellow QA engineers to integrate automation into our delivery pipelines and continuously enhance our testing practices. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building solid, maintainable automation and contributing to a mature QA practice.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and improve automated test suites for UI and API testing.
• Collaborate with developers and QA team members to ensure comprehensive, risk-based test coverage.
• Integrate and maintain automation within CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results, identify trends and risks, and provide actionable feedback to engineering teams.
• Contribute to automation strategy, tooling decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure automation is scalable, maintainable, and efficient, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Balance long-term automation goals with short-term quality needs.
• Communicate clearly and constructively during code reviews and technical discussions.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives).
• Stay up-to-date with modern testing techniques, tools, and engineering best practices.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in QA automation/SDET or a similar role.
• Strong programming experience with JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, TestCafe, WebdriverIO, Jest, Mocha).
• Solid understanding of API testing (REST, GraphQL).
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Working knowledge of microservices architectures and their impact on testing.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based and containerized environments (e.g., AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Working knowledge of edge or traffic-layer platforms (e.g., Cloudflare) and their impact on testing.
• Strong understanding of Git-based workflows.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for quality.

Location & Timing

This is a fully remote position within the EU. We offer flexible working hours with core collaboration hours from 10:00 to 15:00 CET.

Bonus Points

• Experience using AI or LLM-based tools for QA automation.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., Lighthouse, k6, JMeter).
• Basic knowledge of security testing concepts.
• Experience with high-traffic or large-scale systems.
• Prior experience working in fully remote teams.

What We Offer

• Fully remote position or the option to work from our Barcelona office.
• Agile environment.
• Top-notch tech stack.
• Upskill Fridays for continuous learning.
• Flexible working hours with core hours.
• 10% of salary for learning and development.
• Latest MacBook Pro.
• Company Amazon book account.
• Company off-sites, on-sites, events, and team activities.
• Amazing international team.
• 1 day off on your birthday.
• Generous vacation and personal days.
• 1 month paid sabbatical after 3 years.
• Extended parental leave.
• Health & Wellness budget.
• Mobile phone reimbursement.