Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location : Remote (Europe)

Employment Type :  Freelance

Seniority Level : Senior

Contracting period : 12 months

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design and implement scalable test automation solutions across AIMS , eCrew Web / Mobile , and other enterprise platforms.

This role focuses on delivering ROI-driven automation that supports regression, smoke, and integration testing, accelerating release cycles and ensuring system reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for Citrix , Web , and Mobile applications using tools such as CUTE , Cypress , WebdriverIO , Selenium , and Appium .

Automate critical workflows , regression packs , and smoke tests to streamline and optimize testing cycles.

Conduct feasibility analyses and ROI evaluations for automation initiatives.

Collaborate with QA teams to identify and prioritize high-value automation candidates.

Integrate automation scripts into CI / CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) with detailed reporting and dashboards.

Utilize service virtualization and stubbing techniques to simulate unavailable systems.

Ensure automation coverage aligns with defined KPIs , quality objectives , and release milestones .

Requirements

5-8 years of professional experience in test automation engineering .

Strong programming skills in Python , JavaScript , or TypeScript .

Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Cypress , WebdriverIO , Selenium , or Appium .

Exposure to Citrix or virtualized environments (preferred).

Experience integrating automation within CI / CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins , GitLab , or Azure DevOps .

Good understanding of test data management , API automation , and stubbing techniques .

Nice to Have

Familiarity with airline or crew scheduling systems and operational workflows.

Experience with AI-driven automation solutions.

Strong understanding of performance and security testing methodologies.