Software Engineer in Test

Overview

Remote
Hybrid
$55 - $65 per hour
Contract - W2

Skills

Software Engineer in Test

Job Details



This is a backend-focused QA automation and testing infrastructure role.


Looking for experienced server-side engineers (Java or Node.js) who:

Have strong automation testing and integration testing experience.

Understand data management for testing (mocking, creating QA data pipelines, validating data).

Know how to improve CI/CD workflows and standardize testing practices across many microservices (170+).

Can help modernize deployment processes (e.g., canary releases, progressive delivery).


Essentially:


They're building the testing and automation foundation for all backend systems - not writing new app features.


Will be doing a lot of unit testing and then integration testing.


Location/Address: REMOTE
Remote Flexibility: 100% remote, 9am-5pm EST are core hours

Team Details:

- This team works on all of client's integrations

Details
Why Open: New openings
Start: ASAP
Duration: Contract through July 2026, but this is a mult-year initiative. Also opportunity to convert to an FTE

Interview Process: 1st round 30 minute Teams video with hiring manager, 2-part panel interview with tech team (all virtual)


Requirements
Required Skills & Experience
* 5+ years of backend/server-side engineering experience (Java and/or Node.js)
* 3+ years of experience designing and implementing integration and functional test suites
* Experience defining and implementing testing best practices, automation strategies, and code coverage standards
* Strong understanding of test data management, including data creation, mocking strategies, test data pipelines, injection, and validation for QA and integration environments.
* Ability to work across multiple systems and divisions to align on testing standards and frameworks.
* Strong understanding of software architecture and infrastructure fundamentals
* Experience designing or contributing to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
* Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and documentation skills.
Plusses:
* Familiarity with large enterprise environments (e.g., multiple lines of business or data boundaries).
* Prior exposure to mocking frameworks and data-driven test architectures.
Intangibles:
* Calm demeanor, excellent communicator
* Experience mentoring more junior team members
Plusses:
* Experience with agile testing practices (ATDD, BDD, SBE)

* Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., Lambda, Aurora, DocDB, API Gateway)

* Familiarity with observability tools (Grafana, CloudWatch)
* Exposure to DORA metrics and DevOps performance tracking
* Experience with intelligent QA data discovery (e.g., log scraping, AI-assisted test data identification)
* Background in infrastructure or developer experience (DevEx) initiatives
* Experience with domain-driven design and service interoperability
* Knowledge of progressive delivery


Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.


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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.


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Benefits Information:


Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.




We look forward to working with you.

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