Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) About Mockingjay Mockingjay is a comprehensive software testing SaaS platform designed to automate the entire testing lifecycle, encompassing UI, API, data, security, performance, and mobile testing.

Our platform features web testing, mobile testing, API testing, performance monitoring, security testing, realistic load testing, seamless integrations, automated documentation, and real-time status pages.
The Opportunity Join our team as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to work directly with Mockingjay, our proprietary no-code/low-code automation testing platform.

This unique role offers exceptional growth opportunities for QA professionals and developers looking to transition into test automation, where you'll design, build, and maintain comprehensive automated test suites using our cutting-edge platform.

As a key member of our quality assurance team, you'll leverage Mockingjay's powerful no-code capabilities while implementing custom JavaScript logic when needed, ensuring our clients receive robust, reliable testing solutions across web, mobile, API, and performance testing domains.
Key Responsibilities Design and build comprehensive automated test suites using the Mockingjay no-code platform
Create end-to-end test scenarios for web applications, mobile apps, APIs, and performance testing
Implement custom JavaScript logic within the platform for complex test scenarios and validations
Collaborate with development teams and clients to understand testing requirements and acceptance criteria
Maintain and enhance existing test automation frameworks using Mockingjay's platform capabilities
Perform test case reviews, debugging, and optimization of automated test flows
Work with LLM-powered test generation features to accelerate test creation
Participate in testing strategy discussions and contribute to QA best practices
Provide feedback to the platform development team for feature improvements and bug fixes
Create and maintain test documentation and reporting dashboards
Required Technical Skills Testing Fundamentals: Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices
JavaScript Proficiency: Solid understanding of JavaScript fundamentals for implementing custom test logic and validations
Web Technologies: Knowledge of HTML, CSS, DOM structure, and web application behavior
API Testing: Understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, status codes, and API testing concepts
CSS Selectors & XPath: Proficiency in element identification strategies for web automation
Test Design: Ability to create comprehensive test cases, test data, and test scenarios
Debugging Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities for identifying test failures
Communication: Excellent communication skills for collaborating with development teams and stakeholders
Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to quality assurance and test coverage
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have) QA/Testing Experience: Previous experience in manual or automated testing roles
Test Automation Tools: Familiarity with Playwright, Cypress, or similar automation frameworks
No-Code/Low-Code Platforms: Experience with visual testing tools or codeless automation platforms
Our Technology Stack Testing Platform: Mockingjay No-Code/Low-Code Platform
Custom Logic: JavaScript/TypeScript for advanced test scenarios
Example Projects You'll Work On Building comprehensive regression test suites for client web applications using Mockingjay's no-code interface
Creating API test automation workflows with custom JavaScript validations
Building data-driven test cases with dynamic test data management
Creating cross-browser compatibility test suites
Developing custom JavaScript functions for complex business logic validation
What Makes This Role Unique Work with cutting-edge no-code automation technology while having the flexibility to write custom JavaScript when needed
Gain expertise in a comprehensive testing platform that covers all aspects of software testing
Direct impact on product quality and client satisfaction through robust test automation
Opportunity to influence platform development by providing user feedback and feature requests
Growth path into senior SDET roles with deep platform expertise
Next Steps Ready to revolutionize software testing with our innovative platform?

We'd love to hear from you!
To Apply:
Apply via our Job Posting on LinkedIn
A member of our team will reach out to you with an interview scheduling link
Schedule the interview at a preferred time (be sure to add a link to your resume when scheduling)
Interview Process:
Technical interview focusing on testing fundamentals, JavaScript basics, and automation concepts (1 hour)
Practical assessment: Building test cases using our Mockingjay platform (45 minutes)
Final interview & culture fit assessment (45 minutes)