Senior Software Development Engineer - Test

Company Overview (Who are we? Why should you join us?)

At ecoATM the proof of our success is in our staggering growth, extraordinary impact on protecting the planet, and providing a work culture unlike any other. We are a technology company and a pioneer of device re-commerce. Through our 6500+ automated kiosks and online marketplace Gazelle.com, we enable people all over the world to join the mobile device re-use revolution, a revolution that will get billions of used smartphones out of the e-waste cycle and into the hands of people who don’t have affordable access to the empowerment of the latest mobile technology.

At ecoATM we know our employees are our greatest strength and the key to our continued growth and success. When you join our team, you will enjoy more than just a job, you will be empowered to develop and utilize your unique talents and skills to build a rewarding career while making a lasting, positive impact on the planet.

Our Values and Leadership Behaviors

 

About the Role

As a Senior SDET, you will play a key leadership role in our test automation team, responsible for the design, development, and optimization of test frameworks and assets in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environment. You will be expected to drive quality practices across the engineering lifecycle, lead cross-functional collaboration, and mentor a team of SDETs and QAs. 

In this highly visible and impactful role, you will be responsible for implementing and advocating for industry-leading testing strategies—spanning functional, performance, security, and integration testing. Your work will directly contribute to increasing ecoATM’s release quality and reducing development costs through robust automation and shift-left quality practices. 

We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated individual with strong technical and leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and implement advanced test plans and automation strategies aligned with product specifications and business objectives. 

• Lead the development of modular, scalable test automation frameworks that support both automated and manual testing efforts. 

• Drive the adoption of modern test tools, technologies, and practices to improve release velocity and product quality. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Development, and DevOps teams to define test strategies across front-end, backend, and full-stack architectures. 

• Champion shift-left testing, CI/CD quality gates, and test data automation. 

• Guide and mentor junior SDETs and QA engineers, conducting code reviews and training on best practices. 

• Review technical requirements and participate in architectural and design discussions to provide quality insight early in the lifecycle. 

• Establish and track QA metrics and KPIs for continuous improvement. 

• Ensure clear QA documentation including test plans, strategies, and defect reports. 

 

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience). 

• 8+ years of experience in software test development and automation for web and mobile applications. 

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and related tooling. 

• 5+ years of experience in leading and mentoring QA/SDET teams, with a focus on enabling automation and shift-left testing. 

• Proven experience designing test automation frameworks and setting up test environments.