Prometeo Talent

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) | 100% Remote | LATAM

Prometeo Talent  •  Quito, EC (Remote)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

About us

Prometeo Talent is a recruitment firm with a strong presence across the Americas and Europe. We specialize in connecting companies with highly specialized technology professionals.

We´re parthering with leading automotive group with a strong presence in the regional market, specializing in vehicle sales, aftersales services, financing solutions, and comprehensive customer support.

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who combines strong manual testing expertise with modern automation practices. This role is ideal for someone who sees quality as a shared responsibility and actively collaborates with engineering and product teams to build reliable, scalable systems.

You’ll play a key role in designing testing strategies, building automation frameworks, and ensuring high-quality releases across multiple platforms and environments.

What You’ll Do

Own Quality Across the Lifecycle

  • Embed early in the development process and contribute to requirement refinement

  • Identify risks, gaps, and testability issues before development begins

  • Advocate for quality using data, metrics, and insights

Manual Testing Excellence

  • Design comprehensive test cases, including edge cases and exploratory scenarios

  • Execute regression testing with a strategic balance of manual and automated efforts

  • Lead acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders

  • Write clear, reproducible bug reports with full context

Build and Scale Test Automation

  • Develop and maintain UI automation using Playwright

  • Write unit and integration tests using Jest

  • Design and maintain scalable test frameworks (from scratch when needed)

  • Ensure test reliability, maintainability, and CI integration

API & Data Validation

  • Validate REST APIs (status codes, contracts, edge cases)

  • Perform database validation using SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL)

  • Work with NoSQL databases (MongoDB/DynamoDB)

  • Implement data-driven testing strategies

Cross-Platform Testing

  • Ensure coverage across browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

  • Test across devices (desktop, tablet, mobile)

  • Validate behavior across multiple environments (local, staging, production-like)

Debugging & Troubleshooting

  • Analyze logs and trace issues across systems

  • Use browser DevTools for UI debugging and performance insights

  • Run and troubleshoot applications locally (Docker, full-stack setups)

  • Read and understand Node.js / TypeScript codebases

Collaborate Closely with Engineers

  • Participate in PR reviews from a quality perspective

  • Pair with developers to debug complex issues

  • Help improve unit test coverage and testing practices

    What We’re Looking For

Experience

  • 4–6 years in QA or SDET roles

  • Strong balance of manual testing and automation experience

Technical Skills

  • UI Automation: Playwright

  • Testing Frameworks: Jest (unit & integration)

  • API Testing: Postman, Supertest, or similar

  • Databases: SQL + NoSQL

  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar

Testing Expertise

  • Exploratory, regression, and acceptance testing

  • Test architecture and framework design

  • Risk-based testing and quality metrics tracking

Tools

  • Jira (test management & bug tracking)

  • Confluence (documentation)

  • CI pipelines (test reporting & execution)

  • Requirements (list the technologies or minimum requirements)

    Nice to have

  • Mobile testing experience (real devices, emulators, or cloud platforms)

  • Experience with cloud-based testing tools (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs)

  • Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools

AI & Efficiency

  • Use AI tools to accelerate test creation and automation

  • Critically evaluate AI-generated outputs to ensure quality and accuracy

What do we offer?

💰 Competitive Salary in USD

🌎 100% Remote (LATAM)
Work from anywhere in Latin America with a distributed team.

💻 Modern Tech Stack
Use tools like Playwright, Jest, and CI/CD to build scalable test automation.

🚀 Quality-Driven Culture
Automation-first, shift-left testing, and AI-augmented QA practices.

📈 Growth Opportunities
Own quality initiatives and grow your expertise in automation and testing strategy.

Prometeo Talent

About Prometeo Talent

At Prometeo Talent, we understand the transformative power of the right talent in tech. We believe that outstanding talent is everywhere, waiting to be tapped, and we’re here to bridge that connection. With us, it's more than just hiring – it's about growth, ambition, and turning visions into reality.

Every business has its distinct story. Whether you're a buzzing tech startup in cities like Vancouver or Barcelona or a major force in places like Silicon Valley, our mission is to find the individuals who amplify your vision. We specialize in top-tier talent from LATAM and beyond, providing access to highly skilled professionals who bring innovation, agility, and cost efficiency to the global stage.

Why Choose Prometeo Talent?

✅ Worldwide Talent, Local Touch: Rooted in major tech cities, our reach spans the globe. Whether you need local expertise or a global perspective, we’re on it.

✅ Building Real Bonds: We’re about lasting partnerships, transparency, and trust. With us, recruitment becomes a genuine relationship.

✅ Tailored to Your Story: In tech, no two journeys are the same. We dive deep into your narrative, ensuring the talent we bring aligns seamlessly.

✅ Uncompromising Quality: We connect you to the best, every single time. From emerging voices to seasoned experts, discover the difference of top-tier talent.

🌟 Quality Without Compromise: For tech visionaries unwilling to settle, experience the unique blend of world-class talent and cost-efficiency with Prometeo.

🔄 Uninterrupted Productivity: With us, propel your ideas 24/7 by leveraging strategic time zones, ensuring your operations never hit a pause.

🛠 Strategic, Tailored Talent Solutions: We deep dive, crafting solutions attuned to your challenges, resonating with both your local needs and global tech trends.

Determined to boost your tech journey? Connect with Prometeo Talent, and together, let's redefine growth and success. Dive into a recruitment experience like no other.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Barcelona, ES
Year Founded
2010
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