Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Core
Improving automated and manual testing infrastructure to help developers deliver new features quickly and reliably for Alpaca's brokerage platform.
Role type
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Builds
Automated testing frameworks, CI pipelines, and testing infrastructure for API and microservices.
Domain
Financial technology / Brokerage infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SDET methodology, CI pipeline design, Kubernetes (advanced/Helm), Go, microservices testing, automated test framework design
Preferred skills
Python, TypeScript, Docker, k6/ghz load testing, Terraform/Argo CD, Kafka/Redpanda, Kubernetes Operators
Technologies
Go, GitHub Actions, Google Cloud Build, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, k6, ghz, Terraform, Argo CD, Kafka, Redpanda
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive testing strategy for API surface; Standardize tooling and infrastructure to improve developer experience; Coordinate with teams to improve test coverage, reliability, and speed; Design and execute load, stress, and scalability tests; Mentor product engineers on quality and continuous improvement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC