Hybrid Automation SDET Test Engineer - W2 only - No C2C

Philadelphia, PA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Requirements Elicitation
  • Test Cases
  • Scripting
  • Web Applications
  • Web Services
  • JavaScript
  • Regression Analysis
  • UI
  • API
  • Database
  • Backend Testing
  • Collaboration
  • Scrum
  • Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Version Control
  • GitHub
  • Productivity
  • Software Testing
  • Java
  • Selenium
  • Cypress
  • Cucumber
  • Behavior-driven Development
  • Design Patterns
  • Writing
  • API QA
  • POSTMAN
  • SQL
  • Data Validation
  • Git
  • GitLab
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Linux
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Analytical Skill
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Communication
  • Agile
  • Cross-browser
  • Performance Testing
  • Automated Testing
  • Cloud Computing
  • Testing
  • Quality Assurance
  • Artificial Intelligence

Summary

W2 only - NO C2C

Automation / SDET Test Engineer (Java/Selenium & Playwright)


Contract Length: 3 Years
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Work Setup: Hybrid

Our client is seeking an experienced Automation / SDET Test Engineer to join a fast-paced Agile team focused on delivering high-quality enterprise applications and APIs. This role is ideal for a technically strong QA professional with deep automation expertise, strong coding skills, and experience leveraging modern AI-assisted development tools to improve testing efficiency and software quality.
Automation / SDET Test Engineer Responsibilities
  • Participate in requirements gathering sessions and translate business and technical requirements into detailed test cases and automation scripts.
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web applications and web services using Java and JavaScript technologies.
  • Execute functional, integration, regression, system, and performance testing across multiple applications.
  • Build automated UI and API tests using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Karate, and Cucumber/BDD frameworks.
  • Develop modular, reusable, and maintainable automation code using Page Object Model (POM) and similar design patterns.
  • Perform API testing using Rest Assured and Postman.
  • Conduct database validation and backend testing using advanced SQL queries.
  • Collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and QA engineers in an Agile/Scrum environment.
  • Manage defects, troubleshoot issues, analyze application logs, and support root-cause analysis.
  • Maintain source control and CI/CD pipelines using Git and GitLab.
  • Work within Linux and AWS cloud environments to support testing and deployment activities.
  • Utilize coding assistants such as Windsurf, Continue.dev, GitHub Copilot, and similar AI-powered tools to improve productivity and automation development.
Automation / SDET Test Engineer Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • 57 years of overall experience in software testing and quality engineering.
  • 35 years of hands-on experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.
  • Strong expertise in Java/Selenium, Playwright, and modern automation testing frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with Selenium, Cypress, Karate, Playwright, and Cucumber/BDD.
  • Strong understanding of automation framework architecture and design patterns such as POM.
  • Experience writing clean, maintainable, and reusable automation code.
  • Strong API testing experience using Rest Assured and Postman.
  • Advanced SQL knowledge for backend data validation and testing.
  • Experience with Git, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Linux environments, and AWS cloud basics.
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in collaborative Agile teams.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with cross-browser, visual, and performance testing tools.
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale automation testing practices and cloud-based testing environments.

This Automation / SDET Test Engineer role offers the opportunity to work on impactful enterprise projects while collaborating with highly skilled developers and QA professionals in a modern engineering environment. Candidates with strong automation expertise, Playwright experience, and exposure to AI-assisted coding tools will thrive in this position.

We look forward to reviewing your application!
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  • Dice Id: 10117531
  • Position Id: 26-00669
  • Posted 6 hours ago
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