[Remote] Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Automox is a company focused on helping IT administrators automate fundamental security tasks. The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test will own test strategy and execution for feature areas, design complex test environments, perform manual and automated testing, analyze defects, and improve testing processes within an Agile team.


Responsibilities

  • Own test strategy and execution for one or more feature areas, working closely with the cross-functional team to ensure that we meet our quality objectives
  • Design complex IT configurations to test product capabilities in simulated production-like environments
  • Perform and participate in all aspects of manual and automated test verifications. This includes feature and functional testing, load, performance, and regression testing
  • Perform root cause analysis for bugs and work with the development team to resolve them
  • Work collaboratively as part of a scrum team to deliver great software and promote an overall culture of quality
  • Identify and execute on opportunities to improve our processes to facilitate increased test coverage

Skills

  • You are a seasoned Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), or Automation QA Engineer, who is passionate about delivering a high quality product at a fast pace
  • You are enthusiastic about software quality, and can interact directly with product owners and delivery team members to plan, scope, schedule and implement testing activities
  • You have very strong communication, collaboration and analytical skills and an ability to work as part of an Agile team
  • 7+ years of combined software development, QA and test automation experience
  • 5+ years hands-on experience as an SDET or Automation QA Engineer defining test strategy, test design patterns, and executing tests with varied complexity for commercial SaaS products
  • Proficiency with Python and experience using testing frameworks such as PyTest
  • Understanding of PHP, Python and/or Golang from the standpoint of applying automation tests
  • API and RESTful architecture test automation experience
  • Experience working in a Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) model including Github and CI pipeline automation tools
  • Intellectual curiosity and a willingness for continual learning
  • Comfortable working asynchronously on a distributed team
  • Proactively collaborates with other teams/team members across time zones
  • A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related subject
  • LOCATION: Home office in the US

Benefits

  • Home office in the US
  • Opportunity to excel and grow your career
  • Working asynchronously on a distributed team

Company Overview

  • Automox provides cloud-based endpoint management software that automates patching, configuration, and security operations. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Automox has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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