Senior Software Engineer, SDET
Job Location (Short): Houston, Texas-USA | Madison, Alabama-USA
Workplace Type: Remote
Req Id: 3006
ResponsibilitiesWe are hiring a Senior Software Engineer, SDET for Octave.
Design, implement, and execute automated tests including regression, performance, load, and scenarios derived from manual test plans.
Analyze automated test results and communicate actionable insights and quality metrics to stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
Collaborate closely with functional QA and development teams to identify gaps, file defects, and prioritize the automation backlog.
Perform functional testing as needed to validate features and ensure automation accuracy.
Recommend and implement improvements to test strategies, frameworks, and processes to enhance overall product quality.
Demonstrate strong expertise in test automation scripting, manual testing, and end to end automation practices.
Apply automation expertise to support software design and development best practices, ensuring testability and scalability.
Leverage strong analytical and problem solving skills to diagnose complex issues and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Mentor and train junior team members, providing technical guidance and QA best practices.
Analyze and test software for compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
Accurately document test plans, automation workflows, processes, and execution results.
Communicate effectively and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with cross functional stakeholders.
Engage with cross functional teams to ensure applications meet customer and business requirements.
Stay current with emerging automation technologies and tools, proactively adopting those that add value.
Utilize and contribute to enterprise automation frameworks, understanding their appropriate use cases.
Develop and execute automated test scenarios aligned with software architecture and system design.
Investigate failed automated tests and customer reported defects to enhance automation robustness, efficiency, and overall test coverage.
Education / Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Software Engineering or related areas, with 2- 5 years of experience in software automation and testing
- Strong experience with test automation for Microsoft-based services; exposure to applying Artificial Intelligence for automation and functional testing is a plus.
- Hands on experience with agentic AI based testing approaches, including intelligent or autonomous test execution.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure DevOps and Microsoft Test Manager is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C#, .NET, or JavaScript
- Practical experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, WebdriverIO, Playwright, or similar tools.
- Working knowledge of Windows Server Operating Systems and relational databases (ORACLE, MSSQL Server) a plus.
- Experience with API testing using Postman and source control platforms such as GitHub.
- Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and multi tasking skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Prior experience with Octave products is a plus.
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About OctaveOctave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build, Operate and Protect - where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option.
Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.
Octave has more than 7,000 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Why work for Octave?All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.
Everyone is welcomeAt Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Here, everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we don't discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all.
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