Key skills
JavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsCypressAWSServerlessLambdaIAMSNSSQSAPI GatewayCI/CD
About this role
Applicantz is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, known for fostering a progressive culture and creativity. They are hiring a Senior SDET to lead and execute a quality strategy within a cloud-native, serverless microservices platform on AWS, focusing on building and implementing scalable automation solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Redesign and implement a scalable test strategy aligned with a healthy test pyramid
- Build robust API and integration automation frameworks
- Implement contract testing across microservices
- Validate serverless workflows (Lambda, event-driven flows, IAM, retries, DLQs)
- Integrate quality gates into CI/CD pipelines
- Reduce regression time and flaky test rates
- Mentor engineers and drive shared ownership of quality
Requirements:
- Strong programming skills (TypeScript / JavaScript / Node.js or similar)
- Proven experience building automation frameworks
- Deep experience testing REST APIs and distributed systems
- Hands-on AWS experience (Lambda, API Gateway, SQS / SNS, IAM)
- Experience with Cypress (or equivalent) for frontend automation
- CI/CD pipeline integration experience