Software Engineer in Test Manager

Consulting Engagement Quality Champion

Allata is a global consulting and technology services firm with offices in the US, India, and Argentina. We help organizations accelerate growth, drive innovation, and solve complex challenges by combining strategy, design, and advanced technology. Our expertise covers defining business vision, optimizing processes, and creating engaging digital experiences. We architect and modernize secure, scalable solutions using cloud platforms and top engineering practices.

Allata also empowers clients to unlock data value through analytics and visualization and leverages artificial intelligence to automate processes and enhance decision-making. Our agile, cross-functional teams work closely with clients, either integrating with their teams or providing independent guidance—to deliver measurable results and build lasting partnerships.

You will work as part of a consulting engagement, embedded within a client's Scrum team and acting as the quality champion throughout the delivery lifecycle. You will own test strategy, automation, and quality visibility from planning through release, while representing strong quality engineering practices in a client-facing environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Partner with an existing SDET to drive testing efforts toward a near-term go-live
• Build and maintain automated test coverage using Playwright and TypeScript
• Support performance and regression testing (JMeter)
• Act as a Quality Champion, defining test scope and clearly articulating risks
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams in an Agile environment (Azure DevOps)
• Gain deep understanding of the application, data, and domain
• Work independently in a lean QA setup (2 SDETs, no QA management layer)

Hard Skills - Must Have

• Strong experience with Playwright & TypeScript
• Experience with test automation frameworks
• Agile delivery experience using Azure DevOps
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments
• Proven ability to operate autonomously and deliver in fast-paced environments

Soft Skills / Business Specific Skills

• Strong ownership and self-starter mindset
• Clear and effective communication of risks and trade-offs
• Consulting mindset: influence decisions while aligning with client priorities
• Strong analytical thinking and curiosity to understand the "why" behind systems

Nice to Have:

• Experience with JMeter or performance testing tools
• Background in aerospace, manufacturing, or defense
• Familiarity with CUI / ITAR compliance environments
• Experience helping establish QA practices in low-maturity QA environments
• Exposure to AI-driven testing approaches