Logo for Pax8

Software Developer in Test (Test Automation)

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 5+ years' experience in test automation or SDET roles
  • Strong coding skills in Java or Kotlin
  • Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, Rest-Assured, or similar
  • Experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD

Requirements:

  • Build and maintain automated test frameworks and suites to validate functionality, performance, and scalability
  • Collaborate across engineering, product, and QA teams to create thorough test plans and cases
  • Drive test automation strategies, identifying opportunities and implementing highly effective solutions
  • Execute automated tests, debug failures, and work closely with developers to resolve issues quickly

Job description

Join Pax8 – where innovation, curiosity, and fun collide.

Are you passionate about building high‑quality software and obsessed with test automation? Do you thrive in a collaborative, high‑energy environment where you can make a real impact? If so, Pax8 is calling.

As the world’s favourite cloud marketplace for technology professionals, Pax8 is growing fast—and we’re looking for a talented Software Developer in Test (SDET) to help us elevate the quality, reliability, and performance of the products that power thousands of partners globally.

Why You’ll Love Working Here?

At Pax8, culture isn’t a buzzword—it’s who we are. We’re creative, driven, and delightfully offbeat. We support one another with Compassionate Candour, thrive on continuous learning, and operate with a genuine We Before Me mindset. We work hard, keep it fun, and always aim for excellence.

What You’ll Do?

As our next SDET, you’ll play a critical role in shaping and safeguarding the software our customers rely on. You will:

  • Build and maintain automated test frameworks and suites to validate functionality, performance, and scalability.

  • Collaborate across engineering, product, and QA teams to create thorough test plans and cases.

  • Drive test automation strategies—identifying opportunities and implementing highly effective solutions.

  • Execute automated tests, debug failures, and work closely with developers to resolve issues quickly.

  • Continuously improve our testing practices, tools, and processes.

  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to a high‑quality engineering culture.

  • Stay on the cutting edge of testing technologies and champion their adoption.

  • Be part of an Agile team—daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, retros—you're in the thick of it.

What You Bring?

You’re not just a tester—you’re a software engineer who loves automation. Ideally, you have:

  • 5+ years’ experience in test automation or SDET roles.

  • Strong coding skills in Java or Kotlin.

  • Expertise with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD.

  • Hands‑on experience with tools like Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, Rest-Assured, or similar.

  • Experience with AWS (is desirable).

  • Strong understanding of QA methodologies and tools such as Jira, Testrail, Confluence, Miro.

  • Proficiency in Page Object Model (POM).

  • Experience with mocking tools like Wiremock or Kafka‑based solutions.

  • A collaborative mindset with strong communication and mentoring skills.

Who You Are?

You’re someone who:

  • Tackles challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.

  • Communicates openly and constructively.

  • Thrives in a fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environment.

  • Loves learning, experimenting, and sharing knowledge.

  • Brings passion and resilience to every project.

Why join Pax8?

Well here are a few points of how we value our greatest assets:

  • At Pax8, we want to support you in both work and play. Sometimes there isn't enough time for the latter, which is why Pax8 offers an additional 2 weeks of bonus leave every year! AND YES, the 2 weeks are available from your first day!

  • In addition to the above, we offer all our employees Private Health Insurance. Beneficial for when life happens!

  • Unlimited growth through our learning & development (L&D) programs in an environment that fosters internal promotions, helping you gain the necessary skills to reach the next step in your professional journey!

  • Connecting with our community is important – which is why we have our donation matching program, DEI-B events, and our employee resource groups to ensure everyone feels at home at Pax8.

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Related jobs

Other jobs at Pax8

We help you get seen. Not ignored.

We help you get seen faster — by the right people.

🚀

Auto-Apply

We apply for you — automatically and instantly.

Save time, skip forms, and stay on top of every opportunity. Because you can't get seen if you're not in the race.

AI Match Feedback

Know your real match before you apply.

Get a detailed AI assessment of your profile against each job posting. Because getting seen starts with passing the filters.

Upgrade to Premium. Apply smarter and get noticed.

Upgrade to Premium

Join thousands of professionals who got noticed and hired faster.