Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Hybrid | Austin, TX | Contract

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to build scalable, automation-first testing solutions for modern applications. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and quality, with a focus on developing robust test frameworks, improving code quality, and embedding testing throughout the SDLC.

Duties:

• Design and develop scalable test automation frameworks for web, API, and/or microservices architectures
• Write production-quality test code using languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#
• Implement UI automation using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
• Build and maintain API and service-level tests using RestAssured, SuperTest, or Postman/Newman
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
• Drive a shift-left testing approach, partnering with developers during design and code reviews
• Develop mocks, stubs, and test data frameworks for improved test coverage
• Perform performance and load testing using k6, JMeter, or Gatling
• Ensure test coverage across distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-native applications
• Participate in root cause analysis and improve system reliability and observability

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in SDET, software engineering, or automation-heavy QA roles
• Strong programming skills in at least one language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#)
• Experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch or scaling existing frameworks
• Hands-on experience with API testing and microservices validation
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and test integration strategies
• Expertise with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket)
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and testing design patterns
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Compensation

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