Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Client: Delta Dental Plan of Michigan

Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Location: Okemos, MI

Visa: U.SC or G.C only

The ideal candidate will have recent Agile project experience and demonstrated lead-level capabilities, with the ability to work independently and with minimal direction.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a forward-thinking Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to drive the modernization of our test automation strategy. This individual will develop scalable and maintainable automated testing frameworks for both UI and API layers using tools such as Playwright and TypeScript, while also integrating test coverage into CI/CD pipelines. The SDET will support Agile feature teams in delivering high-quality releases by contributing to both automated and manual testing efforts, driving test architecture decisions, and advocating for continuous quality improvement. Candidates must have recent experience working in a structured Agile environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Agile feature teams to analyze user stories, define acceptance criteria, and promote a test-first mindset in design and grooming sessions.
• Build and maintain automated UI and API test frameworks using Playwright (preferred), TypeScript, or other approved enterprise tools.
• Lead migration from legacy frameworks (e.g., Selenium with Java, Postman/Newman) to modern, integrated automation solutions aligned with DevOps pipelines.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD workflows to provide rapid and actionable feedback during development cycles.
• Support exploratory and manual testing for features or systems not yet covered by automation, including complex workflows and edge cases.
• Develop and execute automated REST/SOAP API tests and end-to-end scenarios, validating both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and influence test architecture design to drive reliability, maintainability, and scalability of test assets.
• Write SQL queries to validate backend data integrity and support test data creation strategies.
• Advocate for QA best practices across teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory policies (e.g., HIPAA, security, audit).

Preferred Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript preferred) or comparable tools such as Cypress or Puppeteer.
• Experience migrating from Selenium + Java and Postman to modern test automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with test reporting tools, quality dashboards, and metrics in a DevOps/CI-CD environment.
• Proficiency in test case management and traceability tools such as qTest or TestRail.
• Working knowledge of compliance standards related to security, HIPAA, and audit readiness.