Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Smash

We are agents for tech professionals in Costa Rica and Colombia that help them build careers in the United States. We believe in long-lasting relationships with our talent. We invest time getting to know them and understanding what they seek as their professional next step. We aim to find the perfect match. As agents, we pair our talent with our US clients, not only by their technical skills but as a cultural fit. Our core competency is to find the right talent fast. We purposefully move away from the "contractor" or "outsourcing" type of relationship. Our clients don't want contractors or "just a service." Neither does our talent.

Our Benefits

• Wellness Coverage
• Remote Work
• Birthday day off
• Recognition and rewards system
• Referrals Program
• Business skill coaching
• English classes for Smashers and relatives
• Learning opportunities

This position is Remote to work with a US Company; you will require to have Citizenship or a work permit from Costa Rica to apply for this role.

Role Summary

You will design and implement robust automated integration testing for core business applications using SmartBear TestComplete. This role focuses on improving software quality, increasing test coverage, and integrating automated testing into the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated integration tests using SmartBear TestComplete.
• Expand automated test coverage across core applications and critical workflows.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product teams to define testing requirements.
• Create reusable test scripts, frameworks, and utilities to improve efficiency.
• Execute, monitor, and analyze test runs to identify defects and regressions.
• Document test cases, test plans, and automation processes.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within automation scripts and testing environments.
• Contribute to QA best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements – Must-haves

• Proven experience as an SDET, QA Automation Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with SmartBear TestComplete.
• Experience building and maintaining automated integration tests.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and QA best practices.
• Experience testing desktop, web, or enterprise applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves (optional)

• Experience integrating TestComplete with CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages used in test automation.
• Experience with API or service-layer testing.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.

Languages

• English B2+, Spanish C1