Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

  • Reston, VA
  • Posted 25 days ago | Updated 3 hours ago

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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)


BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in Reston, VA



Position Title: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location: Reston, VA

Anticipated Start Date: Tentative start Date 08/18/2025
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.


Expected Duration: 6+ Months with possibilities for extension
Job Type: Contract: 40 hrs/week

Pay Range: $45 to $50/hr on W2


Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:


Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and tools to ensure the quality and reliability of software products. This role bridges the gap between development and testing by applying software engineering principles to test automation and quality assurance processes.

Skills:
Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient automated test suites for API-based applications.
Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into test plans and test cases.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and deployment.
Contribute to the design and implementation of test strategies, frameworks, and tools.
Monitor and report on test coverage, performance, and reliability metrics.
Proficient in using SonarQube for static code analysis and quality assurance.
Experienced in integrating SonarQube with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI), customizing quality gates, and generating actionable reports on code smells, bugs, and vulnerabilities.

Education/Work Experience:



Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in software testing and test automation.
Proficiency in Python, Java and JS
Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, PyTest).
Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and tools like Postman.
Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab).
Experience in using Coding Assistants like GHCP to generate Unit Tests is required



Keywords


SDET and AWS


Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 241469 when responding to this ad.



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