Senior Software Development Engineer (Testing) - SDET

at  KIDENTIFY PTE LTD

k-ID is a trailblazing tech startup, specializing in providing advanced, privacy-centric tools designed to protect and empower kids and teens online. We have secured pivotal partnerships with key industry leaders in the gaming industry and are venture-backed by leading global VCs. We are poised for unprecedented growth and expansion in the coming year.
We’re seeking an experienced Senior SDET to lead our application testing efforts. You will be playing a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of our product offerings to ensure a positive digital experience for our game studio partners and their end-users, establishing and maintaining a rigorous quality assurance process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5 years of experience in test engineering
• 3 years focusing on web technologies
• Extensive experience with large-scale test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
• Strong programming skills in languages commonly used for web development and testing (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, Python)
• Proficiency in performance testing tools and methodologies (e.g., JMeter, Gatling)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of web security testing principlesExperience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their testing implications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with API testing and tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
• In-depth knowledge of modern web technologies and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js)
• Experience with game development technologies, including engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity), and other game platform technologies (Playfab, Epic Online Services, Unity Gaming Services)
• Experience working with UX designers and developers to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to design innovative solutions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Desire to work in an early-stage, fast-paced environment with a degree of ambiguity
• Passion for gaming and understanding of the gaming industry’s unique challenges

• Design and implement robust, scalable automated testing solutions for complex web applications
• Lead the development of end-to-end test frameworks utilizing modern web technologies
• Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment
• Implement advanced performance and load testing strategies for high-traffic web platforms
• Collaborate with development teams to improve testability and quality of web applications
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practices in web testing methodologiesEvaluate and integrate emerging web technologies to enhance our testing capabilities
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