LATAM Senior SDET

As a LATAM Senior SDET at Praxent, your responsibilities will include enhancing team's testing capacity, performing automated and API testing for complex applications, mentoring junior team members, and presenting robust testing plans during sprint review meetings. You will be the technical subject matter expert, ensuring successful sprint deliveries and guiding project risks and modifications scientifically. Your role will directly contribute to the efficiency and quality of financial services applications.

To become a LATAM Senior SDET at Praxent, you should have 5-8 years of professional experience in relevant technologies and projects. Proficiency in developing and maintaining end-to-end test frameworks using Playwright and Appium is essential. You should also have experience in CI/CD integration, automated testing of web and mobile applications, client leadership, mentorship, and ideally a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Praxent values your professional growth and supports it by providing funds for classes, conferences, and other development opportunities. Additionally, you’ll engage in Learning Cohorts throughout the year to focus on skill enhancement and knowledge sharing. Your management team is committed to helping you achieve your career aspirations without micromanaging, allowing you to grow at your own pace.

In your role as a LATAM Senior SDET at Praxent, you will be working with tools such as Playwright for web testing, Appium for mobile testing, as well as CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps. You’ll leverage these platforms to automate testing processes, enhance reporting, and manage testing environments effectively, ensuring efficient project delivery.

At Praxent, the company culture for LATAM Senior SDETs is centered around respect, collaboration, and innovation. We emphasize a healthy work/life balance, with a maximum 40-hour work week. Our core values guide our work environment, where your ideas and contributions matter, and where camaraderie and team spirit thrive, making it a nurturing place to grow your career.

In answering this question, be specific about the frameworks you've experienced, such as Playwright or Appium, and explain how you've utilized them. Discuss any particular projects where your testing efforts positively influenced the outcomes, underscoring your hands-on experience and proficiency with these technologies.

Detail your methodology for identifying potential risks in software development. Discuss how you collaborate with team members to forecast blockers and propose proactive solutions. Provide an example from your past experiences where your insights led to significant improvements in project delivery.

Share a specific instance where you took the time to mentor someone, detailing the kind of support you provided. Highlight the impact of your mentorship on the junior member's performance and confidence, while correlating it to essential values such as collaboration and growth within the Praxent framework.

Discuss your experience with integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions. Provide specific examples of how you implemented these pipelines to streamline workflows and ensure greater efficiency in the testing and deployment process.

Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning. Mention the resources you use, whether they be online courses, community forums, or industry events. Discuss how the latest trends in automated testing influence your work and benefit your team.

Explain your method for assessing and prioritizing stories based on risk, complexity, and value to the client. Discuss how you collaborate with development leads and the importance of aligning your testing strategies with company values and project goals.

Share a specific challenge you encountered, whether it was technical, related to workflow, or team dynamics. Explain your problem-solving approach, the actions you took, and the lessons learned from the experience, showcasing your resilience and adaptability.

Discuss your strategies for tailoring your communication style based on your audience. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully conveyed technical information to non-technical stakeholders without overwhelming them, ensuring everyone is aligned on project objectives.

Share the key metrics you track, such as defect density, test coverage, or time to resolve issues. Explain how these metrics guide decision-making and process improvement, aligning with Praxent’s goal of delivering fast and efficient software solutions.

Prepare to share a detailed account of a project where your testing initiatives led to successful outcomes—boosted performance, reduced costs, or enhanced client satisfaction. Highlight your specific contributions and the measurable results, reinforcing your impact as a Senior SDET.