Lead Software Engineer in Test (SDET)

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Join Our Flash Team as a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in the Dominican Republic!

Flash is seeking a visionary and deeply technical Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to serve as the principal technical authority for our QE Enablement team. This is the highest-level individual contributor role at Flash, designed for a recognized expert in software architecture, automation, and quality engineering. As a Lead SDET, you will serve as the technical right hand to the Engineering Manager, architecting mission-critical QE initiatives and setting the technical vision for our next-generation frameworks.

This is an engineer-first leadership role. You will act as a force multiplier, influencing technical direction across the entire engineering organization and spearheading the adoption of cutting-edge practices, including AI-driven testing. You will personally tackle the most ambiguous and complex technical challenges while fostering a culture of technical excellence through high-level mentorship and governance.

Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Hybrid – 3 days at Metro Plaza office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

Travel: 0%

Language: Spoken and written fluency in English and Spanish required

 What You'll Do:

• QE Architecture: Architect, design, and prototype highly scalable test automation frameworks and infrastructure to be leveraged across the entire engineering organization.
• Technical Vision & Strategy: Partner with Engineering Leadership to define the long-term technical roadmap for QE, evangelizing the adoption of new tools and AI/ML paradigms.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the primary technical consultant for quality across multiple teams, guiding them in solving the most difficult automation and testability problems.
• Setting Technical Standards: Establish and govern coding standards, architectural best practices, and quality gates for all QE-related projects.

 What You Bring:

Technical Skills

• 8+ years of experience in software development with a proven track record of architecting large-scale test automation initiatives.
• Expert-level skills in software architecture, design patterns, and programming (TypeScript and/or C# preferred; Java/Python a plus).
• Expert-level experience building frameworks from the ground up using multiple tools (Playwright preferred; Selenium, Cypress, or Appium acceptable).
• Deep expertise with CI/CD systems, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
• Deep experience testing at the API and Database layers (SQL, MSSQL, Oracle) and designing test data strategies.
• Authoritative knowledge across all testing types, including performance and security testing.
• Proven experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Gemini) to improve engineering efficiency.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Experience working in AWS environments (preferred)
• Familiarity with Linux environments (in addition to Windows) is a plus
• Exposure to mobile testing is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business requirements into long-term, scalable technical architecture.
• World-class Communication: Ability to build consensus and drive technical decisions at all levels of the organization.
• Technical Mentorship: Natural ability to guide senior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Solution-Oriented: Comfortable working from broad direction and driving toward clear, high-impact outcomes.
• Collaborative Influencer: Able to constructively challenge requirements and advocate for quality-centric engineering practices.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software development with a heavy focus on automated testing and architecture
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is a bonus
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English, written and spoken

 Company Benefits and Perks:

• Hybrid role at our new office at Metro Plaza
• Legal Dominican benefits
• Supplemental Private Medical Insurance (HUMANO)
• Gym subsidy
• Meal subsidy 
• Competitive salary
• Annual vacation bonus

Flash is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Every qualified individual is encouraged to apply to join our team.