Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Position Summary: ImplantBase/OpenDoctor is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead our automation initiatives across web and mobile platforms. This role will focus on modernizing and expanding our automated testing framework — transitioning existing test cases into Playwright, writing new automated tests for features being developed, and maintaining a reliable and scalable regression suite for continuous product quality. You’ll collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, and product teams to improve test coverage, accelerate releases, and help shape the automation strategy for a mission-critical healthcare scheduling platform used globally. Key Responsibilities Test Automation Development: Design, build, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright for web and mobile applications. Framework Ownership: Develop and enhance test automation frameworks, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and integration with CI/CD pipelines. Regression Coverage: Establish and maintain comprehensive automated regression testing Collaboration: Work closely with QA, Development, and Product teams to define testing strategies and ensure high-quality releases. Continuous Integration: Integrate automated tests into build pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) and monitor results for continuous improvement. Defect Analysis: Analyze automation failures, debug issues, and collaborate with engineers to identify root causes. Manual-to-Automation Transition: Convert key manual test scenarios into automated scripts to improve test efficiency and coverage. Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of test plans, frameworks, and procedures. Quality Advocacy: Act as a champion for test automation best practices, contributing to the culture of quality. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience . 5-10 years of QA automation experience , preferably in a SaaS or healthcare technology environment. Proven experience developing automation frameworks using Playwright (preferred), Cypress , Selenium , or similar tools. Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and familiarity with modern testing patterns (e.g., POM, data-driven testing). Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.). Knowledge of RESTful API testing , mocking , and test data management . Understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. Strong communication skills and ability to work in a distributed global team. Preferred Experience Experience testing mobile applications (Playwright Mobile, Appium, etc.). Familiarity with QA Touch or similar test case management systems. Knowledge of Python, Groovy on Grails, or React is a plus. Working Conditions Fully dedicated to ImplantBase team tasks and priorities . Remote-first role with home office as the primary working location. Required overlap of 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST to collaborate with US-based teams. Flexibility to work extended hours as needed to support key initiatives. Required Video-On for all meetings Attendance at sprint activities such as standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.