Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location: Georgia 
Experience: 10+ Years
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 10+ years of experience in test automation, software quality engineering, and framework development. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in designing automation frameworks, API testing, CI/CD integration, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Perform API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and business teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and report defects.
• Perform database validation using SQL.
• Participate in code reviews and promote automation best practices.
• Support performance and security testing activities as needed.
• Mentor junior QA/SDET team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Software Testing and Test Automation.
• Strong programming experience in Java, C#, or Python.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium.
• Experience with API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or SoapUI.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database validation.
• Experience with JUnit, TestNG, NUnit, or PyTest.
• Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber or SpecFlow.
• Experience in Banking, Healthcare, Retail, or Financial Services domains.

Education

Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Nice to Have Certifications

• ISTQB Certified Tester
• Certified Selenium Professional
• AWS or Azure Cloud Certification