Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Backend/API Focus

At Axians, we value talent, not labels. 
We believe in a culture of inclusion, where everyone has a place and all applications are considered based on merit, without discrimination. 
This is your opportunity to join an international group with a project that needs you to help meet the challenges of digital transformation. 
At the same time, you are guaranteed to balance your work and family life, with premium benefits, stability and personal recognition. 

💻 THE ROLE
We are looking for a #TechTalent to take on the role of Software Development Engineer in Test for a project in the logistics sector.
 
🙂 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement automated API and integration tests for backend microservices;
• Develop reusable test frameworks and libraries in collaboration with backend engineers;
• Maintain test coverage across multiple services, ensuring data consistency and reliability;
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated tests to run at every stage (build, deploy, release);
• Investigate and reproduce complex backend issues, analyzing logs, metrics, and traces to isolate root causes;
• Continuously improve test infrastructure and tooling with a focus on scalability and maintainability.

💡 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2–4 years of experience in software testing or automation engineering, with strong backend/API focus;
• Programming experience in at least one backend language (etc. Java, Kotlin, Go);
• Strong understanding of REST/GraphQL APIs, messaging systems, and event-driven architectures;
• Hands-on experience with API testing frameworks (e.g., REST-assured, Ktor, Playwright API,Postman/Newman);
• Experience with CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) and version control(Git);
• Practical knowledge of containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes);
• Strong debugging skills using logs, metrics, and distributed tracing (Datadog,OpenTelemetry, Grafana);
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies (test strategies, defect lifecycle, coverage analysis).

⭐ WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US 

Opportunity to lead major projects 
By leading projects for an international Axians customer, you can make your mark in the IT world. 
 
Recognition as a professional and as a person 
For Axians, the professionals who lead customer projects have a name and a face and are therefore recognized by the company. 
 
Work Life Balance and premium benefits 
Axians values the family life of its employees by giving 5 days beyond those legally provided after the birth of children. Later, they can attend technology courses with resource to scholarships. 
 
Possibility to become a shareholder in the company 
In addition to career progression, you can be a shareholder in the VINCI Energies Group, which owns Axians. 
 
Stability and job security 
Axians has 14,000 employees and revenues of around €3.3 billion. By leading major projects, you will join a solid and secure entity. 
 
Fair compensation 
You will have access to basic salary + benefits and can also benefit from performance bonuses, health insurance and free psychologist consultations. 
 
Do you identify with this position? 
If you think this position is right for you and you have the #TechTalent we are looking for, send us your resume, preferably in English, to recrutamento.axianspt@axians.com with the subject “SDET/CR/SM”. 
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