Software Engineer (SDET)

Kibo Commerce • Austin, TX

7h • Remote

About The Position

As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will join our team as a hands-on developer passionate about quality and the optimization of testing processes. You will combine a developer’s mindset with a focus on quality assurance by leveraging Generative AI to enhance QA workflows and build robust automated tests. In this role, you will be responsible for the reliability of the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring seamless continuous quality checks across our core codebase and UI frameworks. ABOUT KIBO KIBO is a composable digital commerce platform for B2C, D2C, and B2B organizations who want to simplify the complexity in their businesses and deliver modern customer experiences. KIBO is the only modular, modern commerce platform that supports experiences spanning B2B and B2C Commerce, Order Management, and Subscriptions. Companies like Ace Hardware, Zwilling, Jelly Belly, Nivel, and Honey Birdette trust KIBO to bring simplicity and sophistication to commerce operations and deliver experiences that drive value. KIBO's cutting-edge solution is MACH Alliance Certified and has been recognized by Forrester, Gartner, IDC, Internet Retailer, and TrustRadius. KIBO has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Order Management Systems, Q1 2025 and in the IDC MarketScape report “Worldwide Enterprise Headless Digital Commerce Applications 2024 Vendor Assessment”. By joining KIBO, you will be part of a team of Kibonauts all over the world in a remote-friendly environment. Whether your job is to build, sell, or support KIBO’s commerce solutions, we tackle challenges together with the approach of trust, growth mindset, and customer obsession. If you’re seeking a unique challenge with amazing growth potential, then come work with us!

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in a software development or test automation role.
• Strong programming skills in .NET/C# or Java and experience with TypeScript or JavaScript.
• Proficiency with web UI automation using Playwright and API testing tools such as Postman.
• Experience with containerization, particularly Docker, and testing frameworks like NUnit or JUnit.
• Demonstrated experience using GenAI tools for test-related tasks and a passion for AI-driven solutions.
• Solid understanding of Git, JIRA, and Agile development methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud-based testing solutions like BrowserStack or performance testing tools such as K6.
• Prior experience or understanding of the eCommerce domain.

Responsibilities

• Design and build automated unit and integration tests within our core codebase using .NET/C# or Java.
• Enhance and maintain the UI automation framework built with Playwright and TypeScript.
• Utilize Docker to create reproducible test environments that eliminate dependencies on shared infrastructure.
• Leverage Generative AI tools to transform QA workflows, from generating test data to optimizing automation scripts.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality checks.
• Own the reliability of the CI/CD pipeline for your squad by troubleshooting environment issues and timeouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive automation test plans based on software requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and time away programs
• Paid company holidays and global volunteer day
• Generous health, wellness, and benefit programs, including 401(k) match and pet insurance
• Opportunity for impact, rapid career growth, and intellectual stimulation
• Passionate, high-achieving teammates excited to help you succeed and learn
• Company events and other activities (Holiday parties, Meet-ups, Volunteering)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed