Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Description

Summary: OrderMesh is seeking an SDET to evolve an automation-first quality culture across a complex microservices platform, building CI-integrated quality pipelines for confident and independent developer shipping. Highlights: 1. Lead automation-first quality culture in a microservices environment 2. Design and scale automated test frameworks for complex systems 3. Shape an entire industry with lasting technical and architectural impact About us **OrderMesh** is the operating system for modern print\-on\-demand fulfillment. We build intelligent order orchestration software that sits at the center of a complex global supply chain — connecting brands, marketplaces, and producers through a single platform. We replace the fragmented legacy systems that the industry has outgrown, with modern, API\-first software built for today's scale and speed. OrderMesh is part of Taylor Corporation, a multi\-billion\-dollar global leader in print, manufacturing, and technology\-enabled services — operating one of the largest production footprints in the world, serving enterprise customers across retail, ecommerce, and beyond. **The best of both worlds — and we mean it.** Most companies say "startup energy with enterprise backing." Few actually deliver it. At OrderMesh, the combination is real: * **Startup ownership:** Small, high\-trust teams. Real autonomy over architecture. A direct line between what you build and how it performs in production. * **Enterprise foundation:** Long\-term financial stability, SOC 2 compliance, access to global\-scale production environments, and deep domain expertise in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chains. **Why now?** We're at an inflection point. The platform already runs real, live production volume — and we're expanding its capabilities, building out new infrastructure, and actively shaping how an entire industry operates. The decisions you make here — technical, architectural, product\-driven — will have lasting impact. This isn't a role where you maintain someone else's roadmap. You'll be building serious software, solving meaningful real\-world problems, and doing it with the backing of a world\-class organization. **If that's the kind of work you're looking for, OrderMesh is a rare opportunity.** **About the Role** As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Ordermesh Inc, you will be a key force in evolving our automation\-first quality culture across a complex microservices platform (Kafka, NoSQL, REST APIs, async workflows). The role is less about manual gatekeeping and more about building CI\-integrated quality pipelines that let developers ship confidently and independently. It's for someone who wants to own the full automation strategy — from build\-time testing to real\-time quality metrics. What You’ll Do* Champion an automation\-first mindset; manual testing should be the exception, not the rule. * Design, build, and scale automated test frameworks for APIs, UI, and end\-to\-end microservice validation using Node.js, Playwright, and related frameworks. * Develop load and resilience testing suites with Grafana k6 to benchmark and harden distributed systems. * Integrate test execution and quality gates deeply into GitHub Actions, ensuring every commit, PR, and deployment is validated by automation. * Collaborate closely with MCPs: Kafka event flows, service mesh routing (Istio), and inter\-service contracts to design automated validation of message schemas, ACLs, and service dependencies. * Mock endpoints with services like microcks or postman to simulate responses. * Lead TDD adoption by embedding test scaffolds into developer workflows and enforcing test coverage standards across repositories. * Embed security testing and data validation checks into automation frameworks for proactive vulnerability detection. * Create test observability dashboards (via Grafana or Datadog) that expose quality metrics alongside performance and error budgets. * Perform exploratory testing to supplement automation with contextual discovery and edge\-case validation. * Collaborate with developers, SREs, and product managers to drive a shared understanding of quality across environments. **Requirements** * 5\+ years of hands\-on experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks for microservice and web applications. * Strong proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, or equivalent modern language. * Demonstrated experience integrating tests into CI/CD systems; ideally GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps. * Proven track record in load testing (Grafana k6\) and performance analysis at scale. * Experience validating MCP integrations including: message brokers (Kafka), service meshes (Istio), and REST/gRPC endpoints. * Working knowledge of Playwright or similar browser automation frameworks. * Understanding of TDD, security testing, and DevSecOps principles. * Excellent debugging, observability, and root\-cause analysis skills. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. Passion for driving automation\-first culture and mentoring others in modern test engineering practices. * Bonus Qualifications* Experience with Azure, Kubernetes, and containerized CI environments. * Familiarity with contract testing frameworks for validating MCP communication. * Experience with Grafana, Datadog, or similar platforms for system and test observability. * Familiarity with B2B, eCommerce, or fulfillment ecosystems