Senior Java SDET

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Collaborate with engineering teams to design and execute robust testing strategies within CI/CD pipelines for cloud-based applications used by millions worldwide.

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About Us

At South Geeks, we connect top-performing engineers from Latin America with global organizations building meaningful, long-term products. We focus on high-impact work, strong technical environments, and creating spaces where professionals can grow, contribute, and thrive.

About the Client

Our client is a global nonprofit technology organization dedicated to helping people discover, preserve, and connect family history data. They operate large-scale, cloud-based platforms used by millions worldwide, where data accuracy, integrity, and reliability are critical to the mission.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong programming skills and deep experience testing complex, large-scale systems. This role goes beyond traditional QA, combining hands-on test automation, system-level testing, and strong troubleshooting capabilities to ensure quality, reliability, and performance across cloud-based applications.

You’ll work closely with engineering teams in a fast-paced environment, helping design and execute robust testing strategies within CI/CD pipelines, identifying issues early, and ensuring systems behave reliably under real-world conditions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for complex, large-scale systems.

  • Test cloud-based applications within CI/CD pipelines and service-oriented architectures.

  • Investigate, diagnose, and troubleshoot issues across environments under tight timelines.

  • Collaborate closely with software engineers to improve test coverage, reliability, and quality.

  • Validate system behavior, integrations, and performance across distributed components.

  • Ensure defects are clearly documented, reproducible, and communicated effectively.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of testing tools, methodologies, and processes.

  • Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience as an SDET, QA Engineer, or in a related role.

  • Strong programming skills; hands-on coding is required for this position.

  • Experience testing complex, large-scale systems and distributed architectures.

  • Solid knowledge of testing tools, methodologies, and technologies used in modern QA environments.

  • Proven troubleshooting skills and ability to solve problems efficiently under pressure.

  • Experience testing cloud-based applications in CI/CD environments.

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex technical findings clearly.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with genealogical, historical, or highly interrelated datasets.

  • Experience using AI-assisted development or testing tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.

Our Team

We strive to create an inspiring and growth-oriented environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We promote both personal and professional development, with individualized support for your needs and goals. We aim to build a space where everyone can thrive.

What We Offer

  • Long-term projects

  • 100% remote work

  • Payment in USD

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Work-from-home & training reimbursement

  • English lessons

  • Technical training

  • Career coaching

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Home Office Stipend: Work-from-home & training reimbursement
  • Career coaching: Career coaching
  • Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO)
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