Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Sydney, Australia

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The SDET is responsible for ensuring high product quality through test strategy, automation,
and close collaboration with engineering teams. This role focuses on building scalable test
automation, identifying quality risks early, and advocating for the customer by maintaining a
strong quality bar throughout the software development lifecycle.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Review product requirements and design specifications to create effective test plans and
    detailed test cases
  • Develop, execute, and maintain automated UI and API tests, including end-to-end,
    reliability, and scalability testing
  • Collaborate with engineering management to scope, plan, and estimate quality
    engineering work
  • Document and communicate quality engineering plans, test strategies, and risks to
    scrum teams
  • Review application code to identify defects, gaps in test coverage, and potential areas of
    weakness
  • Design and implement test frameworks and tools to improve automation coverage and
    efficiency
  • Automate all critical features to maintain a zero test debt approach
  • Ensure features are released with high confidence in quality and stability
  • Participate in on-call rotations to respond to production alerts and customer-reported
    issues
  • Act as a strong customer advocate with a deep focus on quality and user experience

 

Key Competencies

  • Strong automation and coding skills
  • Deep understanding of software quality practices and test methodologies
  • Ability to influence quality standards across engineering teams
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Ownership mindset and customer-first approach

 

Reporting Structure
Reports to: Engineering Manager / Quality Engineering Manager

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