Joining Collibra’s Customer Experience Testing Team

We're looking for a talented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, scalability, and reliability of our software applications. In this role, you will work autonomously to drive quality initiatives, advocate for a shift-left testing approach, and consistently meet high-performance standards.  You will be responsible for testing the installation and deployment of software across multiple cloud providers, as well as  defining, creating, and executing both manual and automated tests for complex customer user journeys. You will experiment with a variety of testing tools, promote quality awareness across the Product and Engineering organization, and build scalable pipelines and frameworks that align with our business environment.

This is a hybrid role based in our Raleigh office. Our hybrid model means you’ll work from the office at least two days each week. This setup helps us stay connected, work more closely together, and keep making progress as a team.

SDETs at Collibra are responsible for

• Defining, creating, and executing manual and automated tests for customer user journeys, ensuring they accurately reflect real-world customer use cases.
• Using, developing, and executing robust automation scripts and scalable frameworks (rather than relying solely on out-of-the-box tools) using Cypress, Playwright, Rest Assured, JMeter, and Selenium.
• Building, maintaining, and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins, while managing test environments with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
• Combining strong coding skills with exploratory and manual testing sessions to catch edge cases that automation might miss. You will also define, create, and maintain complex test data.
• Utilizing observability tools (Grafana, Datadog) to analyze test results, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with system architects and engineers to optimize software and hardware configurations.
• Partnering with Engineering, Product, and Architecture teams to understand customer context, drive shift-left testing practices, and support peers in expanding their testing capabilities.
• Applying the scientific method (observe, research, hypothesize, test, conclude) to systematically break down complex configurations into manageable tasks. You will track issues to resolution, report on quality metrics, and integrate emerging trends to enhance ROI.

You have

• 4+ years of experience in software testing and test automation, preferably within a SaaS or enterprise software environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent working experience.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, and/or JavaScript/TypeScript to build custom testing infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard test automation tools (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Rest Assured, JMeter, etc.).
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Gradle). Experience working with Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with GovCloud/FedRAMP environments is a strong plus.
• A critical mindset to discern what to automate and what not to, strategically sampling critical tests with a focus on balancing risk, cost, and value.
• Strong analytical capabilities to identify flaws in the testing process, toolset, or infrastructure, and the ability to propose and drive necessary improvements.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
•  A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related working experience is required.

You are

• Because this role will support the US government, it is required candidates be a US citizen who resides on US soil.
• An independent, critical thinker who possesses natural curiosity, keen attention to detail, and the ability to act as a solution-oriented professional who uses out-of-the-box thinking to solve real-world performance challenges.
• A collaborative communicator who can demonstrate open, clear, and effective communication (verbal, technical, and written) and enjoys collaborating with globally distributed, cross-functional teams.
• Keen to explore how you can utilize AI tools and coding assistants to increase efficiency in testing and automation.
• Accustomed to working in an Agile/Kanban environment, you can prioritize workloads and see the big picture when troubleshooting quality issues.
• Passionate about expanding testing awareness across the engineering department and mentoring your peers to elevate the team's overall quality standards.

Measures of success

• Within your first month: You will complete onboarding, establish your local development environment, and gain a foundational understanding of our testing framework architecture and core customer user journeys.
• Within your third month: You will be actively delivering robust automation scripts and integrating these tests into our CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality feedback.
• Within your sixth month: You will lead the end-to-end automation strategy for critical user journeys, utilizing observability data to proactively eliminate bottlenecks and drive measurable improvements in overall application quality and customer satisfaction.

Compensation for this role

The standard base salary range for this position is $116,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year.This position is not eligible for additional commission-based compensation. Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location.

In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive total rewards package, including bonus potential, equity for eligible roles, a Flex Fund monthly stipend, pension/401k plans, and more.

The Role

Akoya is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Frontend) to lead the next generation of our user experiences and frontend architecture. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who brings a high bar for design quality, a deep mastery of modern JavaScript and React, and the ability to drive technical strategy across complex products. You combine impeccable attention to detail with strong communication skills and a passion for building elegant, scalable, and intuitive user interfaces that directly empower our customers.

As a Principal Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design and implementation of Akoya’s core frontend architecture, setting standards for code quality, performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
• Drive the evolution and modernization of existing frontend systems, ensuring legacy components remain reliable while guiding their transition toward more scalable, performant, and maintainable patterns.
• Write clean, well-structured, and well-documented code in React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern frontend tooling.
• Partner closely with product managers, designers, and backend teams to define requirements, shape features, and deliver polished, high-quality user experiences.
• Debug and resolve complex production issues across the frontend stack, delivering reliable and resilient interfaces.
• Elevate the engineering organization via mentorship, architectural guidance, and code review, enabling teams to deliver at a high level.
• Champion frontend best practices—including performance optimization, component system design, and UX consistency—across the organization.

Qualifications

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Akoya values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or has not followed a traditional path, do not let that stop you from considering Akoya. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required Experience/skills

• 10+ years of professional frontend engineering experience, building and maintaining production web applications at scale.
• Expert-level proficiency in React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript, including state management patterns, hooks, component architecture, and performance tuning.
• Demonstrated experience designing large-scale, modular frontend systems (design systems, component libraries, multi-app architectures, microfrontends, etc.).
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and web performance best practices.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects autonomously, drive architectural decisions, and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• A strong sense of customer empathy and a track record of delivering intuitive, high-quality user experiences.
• Experience collaborating deeply with product, design, and backend teams to define and deliver cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Experience/skills

• Experience with frontend build and performance tooling (Webpack, Vite, Babel).
• Background working with design systems or UI component libraries (e.g., Material UI), and partnering with design teams on UX strategy.
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright).
• Familiarity with cloud-based environments, CI/CD pipelines, and production observability tools.
• Understanding of backend API design and integration patterns (REST, GraphQL).
• Experience operating within AWS or similar cloud environments.
• Experience with state management in React, such as React Context, custom hooks, or Redux/Redux Toolkit.

Akoya is an equal-opportunity employer.

This remote position is only available to individuals living in the greater Boston, MA, New York City, NY and Raleigh, NC areas. Candidates who do not live within these areas will not be considered for this role.