Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

About Us

Félix is a chat-based platform that enables Latinos in the US to send money home, pioneering remittance services via WhatsApp. We combine Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence to disrupt how remittances are done today and build the future of cross-border payments.

By joining Felix you will be part of the most innovative company in the cross-border payment industry. We recently received investment from top VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe, and Latam, as well as we won Blockchain and AI innovation and application awards at the Wharton Business School. In 2024, Félix was one of the 12 companies selected as “Endeavour Entrepreneur” by its global network, and also a recipient of the CrossTech Fintech Startups Award. You will be joining the journey to build the financial platform and become a companion for the Latino community in the United States!

We're obsessed with our customers, and we're building a product that truly empowers them. We are a team of extremely talented high performers, loyal to each other, and committed to providing a magical experience to all our users. We're all owners, driven by a shared vision to create sustainable value. We move with urgency and focus, always striving for excellence and exceeding expectations.

About The Role

We're looking for a passionate and driven Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products. In this hands-on role, you will define and implement robust test strategies, maintain automation frameworks, and contribute to seamless and timely product releases. You will be a key member of our engineering team, driving our test automation strategy, collaborating closely with developers, and championing a quality-first culture. Your work will directly impact the user experience and the success of our products.

Responsibilities

Comprehensive Test Coverage & Release Velocity

• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage, effectively prioritize test execution, and provide clear updates on progress and results—all while driving improvements in release velocity and maintaining robust production health.
  
  

Test Plan Design & Execution

• Define, design, and execute comprehensive test plans in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in design and specification reviews to establish clear acceptance criteria, ensure thorough test coverage, and document all testing outcomes.
• Provide regular progress updates and feedback to stakeholders, driving alignment on testing priorities and release readiness.
• Champion quality assurance best practices and promote a culture of quality throughout the organization.
  
  

Test Case Development & Automation

• Own the end-to-end development and execution of test cases by analyzing design documentation and requirements, covering positive, negative, and corner cases.
• Integrate test cases into automated testing frameworks (UI, API) and continuously refine them to maintain comprehensive regression and smoke test coverage.
  
  

Automation Framework & Infrastructure

• Improve and maintain existing automation frameworks and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop reliable, scalable, and reusable automated tests.
• Schedule and participate in testing efforts to ensure every release meets quality standards without regression.
  
  

Exploratory Testing & Defect Management

• Conduct exploratory testing to identify edge cases and ensure product robustness.
• Proactively track, reproduce, and triage defects through resolution, working with stakeholders to prioritize and fix issues.
• Provide clear test metrics and defect analysis to inform release decisions.
  
  

Monitoring & Reporting

• Build and maintain monitoring systems for test stability, promptly communicating issues to engineering teams.
• Monitor test stability, identify and address issues, and contribute to building systems for monitoring test health.
• Document and communicate test results, metrics, and best practices across the organization to drive continual process and quality improvements.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience as an SDET, Automation Engineer, or developer with a strong focus on testing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple testing initiatives simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills. (e.g., Python, Kotlin, or JavaScript)
• Experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Experience with UI and/or API test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices.
• These are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Initial stock options grant
• Annual performance bonus
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Remote work environment, although we have offices in Miami and México City and would love to work in hybrid model if you are up to it.
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Empowering opportunities for growth in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Félix, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and termination.

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