Staff SDET Engineer

About Us

Cint is a global software leader in technology-enabled digital insights and research technology. The Cint platform automates the insights-gathering process so that companies can gain access to insights faster with unparalleled scale. Cint has one of the world’s largest consumer networks for digital survey-based research, made up of over 239 million engaged respondents across more than 130 countries. Over 4,600 insights-driven companies use Cint to accelerate how they gather consumer insights and supercharge business growth.

We’re proud to be recognized in Newsweek’s 2025 Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®, reflecting our commitment to a culture of trust, respect, and employee growth. In June 2021, Cint acquired Berlin-based GapFish—the world’s largest ISO certified online panel community in the DACH region—and in January 2022, completed the acquisition of US-based Lucid, a programmatic research technology platform that provides access to first-party survey data in over 110 countries. Cint Group AB (publ), listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, has grown into a strong global platform with teams across its many global offices, including Stockholm, London, New York, New Orleans, Singapore, Tokyo, and Sydney.

Our Values

• Collaboration is our superpower: We uncover rich perspectives across the world.
• Success happens together: We deliver across borders.
• Innovation is in our blood: We’re pioneers in our industry. Our curiosity is insatiable. We bring the best ideas to life.
• We do what we say: We’re accountable for our work and actions.
• Excellence comes as standard: We’re open, honest, and kind, always.
• We are caring: We learn from each other’s experiences. Stop and listen; every opinion matters.
• We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Technical Design & Framework Ownership

• Architect and Develop: Design, develop, and implement highly scalable, reliable, and maintainable test automation frameworks from scratch across multiple platforms (e.g., web, API, backend services).
• Technical Authority: Serve as the technical authority on testing methodologies, tools, and best practices. Evaluate and integrate new automated tools and technologies into the existing test infrastructure.
• Code Quality: Drive high standards for test code quality, structure, and maintainability, including code reviews for automation scripts and framework contributions from the SDET team.
• Non-Functional Testing: Design and execute advanced non-functional tests, including performance and load tests, and integrate them into the CI/CD pipeline.

Quality Strategy & Process Improvement

• Quality Advocate: Partner with development and product teams to integrate testing practices early in the development lifecycle (Shift-Left). Advocate for and implement robust quality gates and coverage metrics.
• CI/CD Integration: Own and optimize the integration of automated tests into the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline to ensure rapid feedback and zero defect leakage to production.
• Troubleshooting: Expertly debug and analyze complex system failures, identifying root causes in both application code and test infrastructure.

Mentorship & Leadership

• Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior and mid-level SDETs and software engineers on technical design, testing strategy, and effective automation techniques.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for test strategies, automation frameworks, and best practices to enable self-service quality for all engineers.
• Technical Strategy: Contribute significantly to the long-term quality roadmap and technology choices alongside Engineering Managers and Principal Engineers.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in Playwright automation framework.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipeline architectures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of REST API testing methodologies and tools.
• Exceptional communication and articulation capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide constructive challenge and articulate perspectives with confidence in technical forums.
• Advanced analytical capabilities to identify trends and patterns in defect data.
• Commitment to embracing emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and innovative testing methodologies.
• Demonstrated patience and composure in complex technical environments.
• Strong engineering mindset with exceptional problem-solving acumen.
• Ability to function as an expert end-user and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Established leadership and thought leadership credentials within the quality engineering domain.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience mentoring and coaching junior-level engineers or being a role model to senior team members.
• Substantive experience with agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
• Proficiency in DevOps practices and containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms including AWS or Azure.
• Technical proficiency with the K6 load testing framework.
• Experience with enterprise CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Harness.
• Experience with JMeter for performance and load testing.