Overview
On Site
$40 - $50
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
API
API QA
SQL
Test Cases
TestNG
Docker
Problem Solving
Quality Assurance
Reporting
Documentation
Database
GitHub
Gradle
Java
Jenkins
Testing
Data Integrity
Database QA
Automated Testing
SDET
Software Development Engineers in Test
backend
Job Details
Role: Software Development Engineers in Test (SDET)
Location: Sunnyvale California
Duration: Long-term contract
Ex-Walmart experience is a must
- Strong Java programming background
- Hands-on backend/API automation focus (minimal UI testing)
- Emphasis on reliability, quality engineering, and CI/CD integration
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based test automation frameworks (e.g., using Rest Assured, Cucumber BDD, TestNG/JUnit) for backend and API layers
- Implement automated API testing, including performance and integration tests using tools like Postman, Rest Assured, Karate or JMeter
- Write clean, maintainable code following OOP/design patterns (Singleton, POM, Factory)
- Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Docker, Git/GitHub, Artifactory)
- Debug issues in backend services, SQL/databases, and HTTP microflows; validate data integrity via queries
- Enable shiftleft testing collaborate in Agile sprint planning, code reviews, and early test case design
- Monitor test metrics, analyze failures, and maintain test documentation/reporting for stakeholders
- Mentor junior QA/SDET resources; contribute to code reviews and framework best practices
Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years total experience, including 3 5+ years in Java-based test automation
- Strong core Java/J2EE skills: OOP, collections, design patterns, complexities
- Expertise in API automation (Rest Assured, Postman, Karate); UI automation experience optional/minimal
- Deep knowledge of SQL/database testing, writing and optimizing queries
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, Docker, Git, Artifactory
- Familiar with frameworks like Cucumber/BDD and testing methodologies
- Capable of designing test frameworks from scratch, implementing modular architectures
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication; cross-team collaboration in Agile/DevOps setting
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