SDET Engineer at Trivelta

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) About the Role Trivelta powers sportsbook and casino platforms used by operators around the world. As we continue to scale our global offering, we’re looking for a hands-on Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help us build quality into our product from day one. As an early member of our engineering team, you’ll play a key role in shaping our testing strategy, tooling, and quality culture as we scale. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and wants real ownership over how quality is engineered—not just validated. Responsibilities: • Build and evolve our automated testing strategy from the ground up • Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for APIs, backend services, and front-end applications • Partner closely with product managers and engineers to define requirements, edge cases, and acceptance criteria early • Embed automated testing into our CI/CD pipeline to support rapid, confident releases • Balance automation with lightweight manual testing when needed to keep velocity high • Identify quality risks early and propose pragmatic solutions—not bureaucracy • Help establish best practices for testability, reliability, and observability • Influence product and engineering decisions with a strong quality mindset Qualifications: • 3+ years of experience in SDET, QA engineering, or software engineering with a strong testing focus • Strong coding skills in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or similar) • Hands-on experience with modern test automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, REST/API testing frameworks) • Experience testing APIs, backend systems, and distributed services • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git) • Comfort working with ambiguity and evolving requirements • A proactive, ownership-driven mindset—you see problems and fix them Nice to Have: • Startup or early-stage company experience • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) • Exposure to performance or load testing • Experience working with microservices, event-driven systems, or data-heavy applications • Ability to influence quality culture beyond just test execution Why Join Us: • High impact: your work directly shapes product quality and customer trust • Ownership: you’ll define how testing works here, not inherit legacy systems • Speed: small teams, fast decisions, and minimal process overhead • Growth: real opportunity to expand your scope as the company scales • Competitive compensation