Senior Software Development Engineer in Test at SPD Technology

ABOUT THE PROJECT

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.

REQUIREMENTS

– Strong proficiency in a modern programming language used for backend automation (Python, Java, TypeScript, etc.) and the ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
– Experience designing and evolving scalable automation frameworks for APIs, backend services, and data-processing pipelines.
– Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices, API architectures, and data flows; ability to validate data correctness, consistency, and transformations programmatically.
– Hands-on experience with automated testing across multiple layers (unit, integration, contract, performance) and integrating these into CI/CD pipelines.
– Strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to investigate issues across interconnected services and data workflows.
– Ability to define comprehensive test strategies aligned with engineering goals, product risks, and data quality requirements.
– Demonstrated ownership in improving quality processes, identifying gaps in automation or observability, and driving continuous improvements.
– Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with engineering, data, AI/ML, and product teams to clarify requirements and ensure high-quality delivery.
– Experience mentoring peers on test design, automation best practices, and quality mindset, aligned with Senior-level expectations.
– Experience with AI/LLM integrations, data-focused testing, or emerging protocols such as MCP (Nice to have).
– Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), Docker/Kubernetes, or performance testing tools (Nice to have).

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for backend services, APIs, and data pipelines.
– Develop automated validation for data correctness, consistency, and transformation logic across ingestion, processing, and delivery workflows.
– Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of data flows by implementing automated checks and performance tests where appropriate.
– Collaborate with engineers, data teams, AI/ML partners, and product stakeholders to clarify requirements, define test strategies, and align on quality expectations.
– Diagnose and troubleshoot issues across distributed services, automation frameworks, and data-processing components.
– Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating meaningful automated tests and improving feedback cycles.
– Drive continuous improvements in testing practices, tooling, observability, and engineering processes.
– Advocate for a quality-first mindset, ensuring testability considerations are embedded early in design and development.
– Document test approaches, validation logic, and quality guidelines to support knowledge sharing and onboarding.
– Mentor team members on automation techniques, test design, and quality strategy aligned with Senior-level expectations.

WHAT WE OFFER

– Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule.
– Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software.
– Focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work.
– Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.
– Collaborate with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do.
– Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values.
– Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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