SDET

Description
We are seeking a highly skilled SDET with deep expertise in API-level and backend test automation, strong understanding of distributed systems and three-tier architecture, and hands-on ability to design and scale automation frameworks. This role is critical to ensuring reliability, resiliency, and integration quality across our advisor, investor, and enterprise platforms.
As a member of the Quality Engineering team, you will partner closely with software engineers, architects, and product owners to build test strategies, validate complex integrations, automate services and workflows, and elevate engineering excellence across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead quality engineering efforts for backend microservices, APIs, and event-driven integrations.
Define and drive shift-left testing, including contract testing, service virtualization, and CI-driven automated quality gates.
Collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure test strategies align with multi-tier and distributed system architecture principles.
Design, implement, and maintain automation frameworks for REST APIs, microservices, event streams, and end-to-end workflows.
Build resuable testing utilities, mocks, and stubs.
Develop high-coverage integration, component, and contract tests.
Own planning, risk assessment, and strategy for complex cross-team initiatives.
Ensure test data management best practices for all automated and manual validation.
Mentor junior and mid-level QE engineers.
Reviewing user interfaces for conformity and functionality
Analyzing test results, being a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process
Documenting and track bugs to closure
Working in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality software
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in technical field, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
6+ years in Quality Engineering with advanced automation and backend testing experience.
Strong programming skills in Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, C3, or Python.
Hands on testing REST/gRPC APIs, microservices, distributied systems, and multi-tier architectures.
Proficiency withautomation tools (Playwright, RestAssured, Karate, Postman/Newman, pytest, etc.).
Deep understanding of API architecture, authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong SQL/NoSQL data validation skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where resourcefulness, determination, and strong problem-solving skills are necessary for success.
Positive attitude and the ability to complete assigned objectives with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Experience with AWS cloud services.
Familiarity with observability tools (Grafana, DataDog, Splunk, OpenTelemetry).
Experience with performance testing tools (k6, JMeter, Locust).
Experience in financial services or regulated industries.
Location: Fort Mill or Austin Hub
Schedule: Hybrid, Tuesday to Thursday onsite preferred
Skills
API, Automation, Playwright, Typescript, ETL, AWS, Observability Tools, Performance Testing, gRPC, CI/CD
Top Skills Details
API,Automation,Playwright,Typescript
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Technical Nice-to-Haves:
ETL or data validation experience (Chris sees this as cross-team flexibility bonus)
AWS cloud experience
Observability tools (Grafana, DataDog, Splunk, OpenTelemetry)
Performance testing tools (k6, JMeter, Locust)
gRPC testing exposure
Strong CI/CD pipeline automation design
QE / Team Fit Nice-to-Haves:
Experience supporting brand-new product builds
Experience collaborating across split teams (separate FE + BE pods)
Financial services or regulated industry experience
Previous contract-to-hire conversion track record (not required, but helps with stability expectations)
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Austin,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.