Software Test Engineer (SDET)

TL;DR

Software Test Engineer (SDET): Delivering full regression and performance test coverage for hirify.global Civic Platform SaaS releases with an accent on test automation, Test-Driven Development, CI/CD, and Performance Engineering. Focus on designing and automating API/UI tests using Python and Robot Framework, integrating with pipelines, troubleshooting scalability issues, and collaborating in Agile teams.

Location: Remote from Costa Rica

Company

hirify.global specializes in advanced SaaS software for civic platforms, covering hybrid mobile apps, data analytics, GIS mapping, payment integrations, Angular UIs, and AI proofs-of-concept on Azure and AWS.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and execute test plans, cases, and scenarios for product quality and reliability.
• Automate API and UI testing for web products using Python, Robot Framework, and open-source tools, integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Author and run test cases for release cycles, identify gaps, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Participate in Agile processes: daily scrums, planning, grooming, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to functional, performance, automation, and infrastructure initiatives via automated testing.
• Analyze performance and scalability using tools like Datadog, JMeter, and database monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• 3+ years in quality engineering, functional testing, test automation with open-source tools
• Knowledge of frontend/backend servers, API/mobile testing, DevOps pipeline integration
• Strong skills in JMeter, Python/Java, SQL, API gateways, Azure cloud, performance monitoring (Datadog)
• Experience owning core functional product areas, SaaS products, API services, pipelines
• Proficiency in testing methodologies, Agile, CI/CD; strong analytical and communication skills

Nice to have

• Python and TypeScript automation development
• Playwright framework experience

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first organization with flexible work environment
• Generous PTO: paid holidays, annual leave, wellness days, holiday soft-close
• Learning opportunities: on-the-job training, LinkedIn Learning subscription, promotion from within
• Global collaboration with international teams for broader perspective
• #OneTeam culture: agile methodologies, collaboration, diverse and inclusive environment