Full Stack SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

About this role

Join Hawk-Eye Innovations' QA team in Budapest as a Full Stack SDET to design and maintain comprehensive automation frameworks across frontend, backend, API, and cloud systems. This hybrid role focuses on building scalable testing solutions, integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with engineers to deliver high-quality software for video processing and sports broadcast products.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI, backend, API, and data-driven testing using Playwright or Cypress
• Design and implement automated tests for APIs, backend services, and cloud applications on AWS
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
• Establish testing patterns, best practices, and quality-focused engineering strategies across teams
• Perform exploratory testing and manual validation for complex defects and edge cases
• Mentor team members through code reviews and knowledge sharing on testing best practices

What they're looking for

• Python and JavaScript/TypeScript for automation framework development
• Playwright or Cypress for UI and end-to-end testing
• REST API and backend service testing
• CI/CD pipeline integration and configuration
• AWS cloud services
• Test design principles and maintainable automation patterns
• Debugging and analytical problem-solving
• Agile software development practices

Benefits

• Competitive salary: HUF 1,045,000 – 1,567,500 gross monthly (based on experience)
• Hybrid working model (2 days per week in Budapest office)
• Opportunity to work on innovative sports broadcast and video processing technologies
• Collaborative environment with software engineers, computer vision specialists, and product teams
• Knowledge-sharing and mentorship opportunities