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Braintrust is a user-owned talent network that connects top-tier professionals with the world's leading enterprises. We prioritize transparency, eliminating middlemen and high markups, ensuring job-seekers are matched swiftly to innovative roles while clients benefit from unparalleled efficiency and quality.

ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS:

The hiring process for this role involves completing your Braintrust profile, applying directly to the role on Braintrust, and undergoing a one-time screening to ensure you meet our vetted talent specifications. After this, the hiring team will contact you directly if they believe you are a suitable match.

Our process isn't for everyone, that's intentional. If you believe that you are a top candidate for this job, please join our network to give yourself the opportunity to work with top companies.

 

  • JOB TYPE: Contract- Freelance (no agencies/C2C - see notes below)
  • LOCATION: Remote - Costa Rica only
  • SALARY RANGE: $40 – $55 /hr
  • ESTIMATED DURATION: 40hr/week - Long term
  • EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years
  • BRAINTRUST JOB ID: 7777

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Requirements

  • Previous experience as an SDET or similar role.

  • Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.

  • Strong knowledge of Webdriver.io and Mocha (or similar frameworks).

  • Familiarity with GraphQL and experience in testing APIs.

  • Understanding of relational databases and SQL.

  • Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

  • Outstanding organizational and time management abilities, with a demonstrated capability to prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines consistently.

What you’ll be working on

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain automated tests using TypeScript.

  • Implement and maintain end-to-end tests using Webdriver.io and Mocha for web/mobile applications.

  • Conduct performance and load testing to evaluate the scalability and efficiency of software applications and identify areas for optimization.

  • Design and execute test plans.

  • Create and maintain test data and perform database testing using Postgres.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to requirements and quality standards.

  • Conduct exploratory testing to discover hidden issues and provide valuable insights.

  • Identify and report bugs accurately, providing clear reproduction steps.

You will:

  • Champion code quality, reusability, scalability, and security

  • Collaborate with a team of engineers, architects, product managers, and designers to deliver elegant, resilient, and solid products

  • Ownership over their code and remove any ambiguity during implementation by collaborating with their team.

  • Conduct design and code reviews

  • Enjoy learning new processes, tools, and technologies.

  • Care about who you work with and how work is done. We hire carefully, and the entire team is allowed to take part in evaluating potential hires.

  • Relate to our core values (see below) and would like to contribute to a positive working environment and culture

Who you are:

  • Focus on authenticity with everything you do.

  • Entrepreneurial (Strives to reach potential, maximum impact, growth mindset)

  • Results-Driven and Accountable

  • Effective Time Manager

  • Ability to Work Effectively Independently or as a Team

  • Effective Communicator

  • Passionate About Delivering Business Value

  • Honesty and Transparency

Company Core Values:

  • Friendly Strength – Good Person, Thoughtful, Kind, Helpful, Non-judgmental, Looks out for the greater good

  • Master Craftsman – Skilled, Learning Everyday, Client-centered, Impact-focused, High Standards, Business-focused

  • Doggedly Persistent – Overcome obstacles, Remove Blockers, High Energy, Follow through, Proactive, Not afraid to get into the mud, Acts with urgency

  • Steady – Measured, No Drama, No Panic, Consistent, Listens and Adapts, Coachable, Keeps Commitments, Takes Ownership

  • Forward Looking – Truthful, See solutions, Sets the Agenda, No Cynicism

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Notes:

Our employers all have varying legal and geographic requirements for their roles, they trust Braintrust to find them the talent that meet their unique specifications. For that reason, this role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. If you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around their consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we’d welcome your application.

Braintrust values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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