Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Flex in Remote

Summary: Flex is a growth-stage FinTech company based in NYC, focused on revolutionizing the rent payment experience for users. As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will lead test automation initiatives, optimize frameworks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product releases. Responsibilities: - Architect, implement, and optimize automated test frameworks for complex product areas, ensuring high reliability and maintainability - Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test suites for API, UI, and integration testing - Lead test strategy development and perform risk analysis for major features and systems - Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, supporting continuous integration and delivery processes - Proactively identify systemic quality issues and drive cross-team process improvements to increase coverage and efficiency - Analyze test coverage, identify gaps, and implement solutions to improve product quality - Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and quality leaders on cross-functional quality initiatives and release planning - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior SDETs and QA team members, fostering skill development and best practices - Review code and test cases contributed by other engineers for quality and maintainability - Maintain accurate and actionable test documentation, reports, and quality metrics for assigned product areas - Investigate and resolve complex defects and production issues through advanced debugging and root cause analysis - Advocate for quality and champion adoption of best practices within and across engineering teams - Proven ability to lead test strategy and risk analysis while making high-impact technical decisions amid ambiguity and prioritizing what matters most Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience - 4+ years of experience in software development and test automation - Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages and test automation frameworks - Deep experience designing, building, and maintaining automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, RestAssured) - Strong expertise in API, UI, and integration testing - Proficient in CI/CD pipeline integration and optimization - Skilled in test strategy development, risk analysis, and test architecture - Advanced debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis - Solid understanding of database systems and advanced SQL - Experience with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., DataDog, NewRelic) - Excellent cross-functional communication and mentorship skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate across functions Required Skills: Test automation frameworks, Programming languages, API testing, UI testing, Integration testing, CI/CD pipeline integration, Test strategy development, Risk analysis, Test architecture, Debugging, Root cause analysis, Database systems, SQL, Observability tools, Cross-functional communication, Mentorship Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, and vision, Company equity, 401(k) plan with company match, Unlimited paid time off + 13 company paid holidays, Parental leave, Flex Cares Program: Non-profit company match + pet adoption coverage, Free Flex subscription