Welcome to Campspot! Whether you are an avid camper, the occasional glamper, an expert RV-er, or new to the outdoors entirely, we're interested in working with you. Our team values diverse perspectives as we seek to create an easy-to-navigate and meaningful camping experience for everyone.

We hope you will consider joining our team! ALL human beings are welcome, and we are committed to helping you thrive here. We believe our team, as well as the outdoors, is for everyone. 

We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) located in Brazil to join our remote team on a contract basis. As an SDET, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by developing robust automated test frameworks and tools. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative, agile environment with a distributed team.

This is a remote contract position (full-time, long-term) with working hours that require overlap with Eastern Standard Time (EST). Most meetings occur between 12:00 and 18:00 Brazil/Sao Paulo time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications, mobile platforms, and backend APIs.
• Write efficient, reliable, and reusable test cases using modern test automation tools and programming languages (e.g. Java, Kotlin).
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and help manage test execution environments.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA analysts to define test strategies and improve quality processes.
• Identify, document, and track software defects; assist in root cause analysis and resolution.
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and test coverage metrics.
• Proactively suggest improvements to code, test coverage, and system architecture from a testability and performance perspective.

Key Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on test automation and framework development.
• Expert in the Playwright test automation tool. Familiarity with other test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, or Pytest.
• Solid understanding of API testing, RESTful services, and tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Swagger.
• Experience leveraging AI in test automation.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, or JavaScript).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Harness, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, or GitLab CI.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools like Docker is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Comfortable working remotely and independently in a distributed, multicultural team.
• Must be based in Brazil and legally eligible to work as an independent contractor for a U.S. company.

The hourly rate for this position is starting at $22 USD. Final rate is based on candidate experience and skill level.

Campspot is a motivated team of outdoor enthusiasts and software professionals with decades of experience in the campground and outdoor industry. We’re looking to grow with people who embody our culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Today our portfolio includes two distinct but synergistic products: 

1. Campspot Management Software is the leading provider of reservation management software and tools for campgrounds and RV parks. It revolutionized the industry through its proprietary technology, allowing park owners to increase revenue through its inventory optimization tool and site-lock capabilities. 

2. The Campspot Marketplace (campspot.com and Campspot mobile app) is an online marketplace where travelers can find accommodations for their camping trips. Campspot’s inventory is 100% bookable and includes robust filters to help travelers customize their travel experience.