Software Development Engineer in Test

About the Position

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.

And now we are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test to join us as part of our team.

About the Role

PitchBook - a platform for investment professionals. Our software provides access to data and the analytical tools to get answers fast and discover promising opportunities. Uncovers actionable insights and trends hidden within the financial data of more than three million companies. Users all over the world include large corporations, start-ups, venture capital and private equity firms, investment banks, and many others.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Software Development Engineer in Test to join the team responsible for the platform, which is building a flexible system to manage the collection, enrichment, and sharing of data across multiple internal systems. The platform ensures consistency, reliability, and observability of data pipelines serving analytical and operational workloads. This project serves as the foundation for multiple data-driven initiatives across products, enhancing internal data capabilities and time-to-insight.

Technical Stack: Java 17+, k8s, Spring/Spring boot, OpenAPI, PostgreSQL, Kafka

Team setup: 6 BE 2 FE 1 SDET Lead PM

Work Environment: flexible work schedule

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test frameworks for API and backend services.
• Develop and execute test strategies for a microservices-based architecture.
• Implement CI/CD quality gates and maintain test coverage visibility.
• Collaborate with developers on testability, observability, and performance improvements.
• Identify, document, and track defects and technical risks.
• Ensure continuous improvement of test automation and QA processes.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Java 17+ and Spring Boot (MVC, JDBC, Security).
• Experience with PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and event-driven architecture (Kafka).
• Hands-on experience with Clouds (GCP) and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of RESTful API design and OpenAPI.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, ELK Stack).

We Offer

Reveal great tech solutions

Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Experience an agile and flexible working environment

Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software. We focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work.

Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth

Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.

Be among like-minded people

Work with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do. Collaborate with top-notch experts who are always ready to help and support you through any challenges. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values. Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program.

Interview Steps

1. Pre-Screening with the recruiter
2. Technical Screen (up to 45 min)
3. Tech Interview (up to 1.5 hours)

About the Company

SPD Technology is a global software product development company that creates cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We provide software engineering, product development, and IT consulting services to world-renowned companies, ranging from Fortune 500 firms to emerging startups across the globe. Founded in 2006, we’ve delivered over 460 custom projects for high-growth startups, SMBs, and enterprises, building strong partnerships with industry leaders such as PitchBook, Morningstar, Blackhawk Network, Poynt, Space Needle, and many more. Specialising in fintech and digital payment solutions, data engineering, AI/ML, and Cloud technologies, we build products ranging from MVPs to complex, enterprise-grade solutions. We are presented globally: we have 2 development centers in Europe, a representative office in Romania, the U.K., Cyprus, and remote teams, working worldwide from 32 countries around the globe.