SDET-Software Development Engineer in Testing

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: United States

Reporting To: Matt Rose

Description

Seeking an experienced SDET (Software Development Engineer in Testing) to work with other QA team members for an external client 

QA SDET

Test Design & Test Planning |  Understanding of various testing methodologies (functional, regression, performance, security)
Ability to create test plans, design robust test cases, and organize test suites
API Testing & Integration |  Working experience with RESTful APIs and tools like Postman or REST Assured
Ability to automate API tests and understand service interactions
Version Control Systems |  Proficiency with Git (branching, merging, pull requests)
Familiarity with best practices for collaboration and code review in a team environment
Debugging & Troubleshooting |  Capability to trace errors, analyze logs, and review stack traces
Experience with debugging tools and techniques to identify root causes of failures
Agile & DevOps Mindset |  Comfort working within Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
Familiarity with DevOps practices focused on frequent releases and rapid feedback
Collaboration & Communication |  Strong written and verbal communication skills for crossteam collaboration
Willingness to participate in design discussions, sprint planning, and daily standups
Continuous Learning |  Awareness of emerging testing frameworks, tools, and best practices
Ongoing commitment to improving automated testing approaches and overall software quality  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skill Area | Description
Programming/Scripting Proficiency |  Strong command of one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#)
Ability to write clean, maintainable code to build and optimize test automation scripts
Automation Frameworks & Tools |  Experience with frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, Provar, Robot Framework, etc.
Knowledge of structuring, configuring, and maintaining automated test suites
CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Delivery) |  Familiarity with setting up automation in pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
Ability to integrate test automation into build and deployment processes for rapid feedback loops