Job#: 3027416 Job Description: Title: Software Development EngineerLocation: Onsite in Menlo Park, CaliforniaDuration: 7 monthsThis role is part of a product quality and engineering efficiency organization focused on delivering reliable, high-quality software across multiple products and platforms. As an SDET, you'll design and implement automated testing solutions, strengthen engineering workflows, and help drive a culture of quality throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about building robust automation that scales.
Responsibilities- Design and implement automated test frameworks, tools, and systems to close test coverage gaps.
- Manage contingent or contract engineers to ensure consistent output and high-quality deliverables.
- Partner closely with infrastructure and product engineering teams to fully enable automated testing across environments.
- Independently drive project goals, including tracking progress, reporting status, escalating risks, and removing blockers.
- Champion quality standards by quickly surfacing issues uncovered through automation and advocating for strong testing practices.
- Develop high-quality automated tests to validate release readiness and overall product quality.
Minimum Qualifications- 2+ years of experience developing or analyzing automated test frameworks and supporting infrastructure.
- 2+ years of hands-on coding experience in Python, PHP, Java, C/C++, or a comparable programming language, including code maintenance and review.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field - or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications- 2+ years of experience building automation strategies and estimating test effort.
- 2+ years of experience planning, tracking, and managing test environments and test data.
- Experience developing automation and frameworks capable of simulating complex, multi-system scenarios.
- Familiarity with a wide range of testing types, including Unit, Functional, Load, Security, Behavioral, Integration, Component, Contract, and End-to-End testing.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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