Software Engineer in Test

STALEY ENTERPRISES LLC
Derby, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Derby, United States of America

Tech stack

Testing (Software)
JavaScript
API
Artificial Intelligence
Data analysis
Automation of Tests
Cloud Computing
Code Coverage
Continuous Integration
Digital Technology
Monitoring of Systems
Interoperability
Node.js
Software Reliability Testing
Message Oriented Middleware
Software Engineering
Software Testing Automation Framework
Systems Integration
Test Data
Strategies of Testing
TypeScript
Web Platforms
Reliability of Systems
Information Technology
Api Design
SDET

Job description

Our Client is a forward-thinking organization building next-generation digital platforms and automation ecosystems. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead quality engineering initiatives, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance across complex, integrated systems., We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design and implement robust automated testing frameworks for API-driven and event-based architectures. This role is deeply embedded within engineering teams, ensuring quality is built into every stage of the development lifecycle., Test Automation & Framework Development

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks across functional, integration, and end-to-end scenarios
  • Develop production-quality test code aligned with engineering standards

System Integration & Quality Engineering

  • Validate APIs, event-driven pipelines, and cross-platform integrations
  • Ensure data accuracy, system reliability, and seamless interoperability across digital systems

Performance & Reliability Testing

  • Develop and execute performance, load, stress, and reliability testing strategies
  • Identify system bottlenecks and validate scalability under high-demand scenarios

CI/CD & Quality Integration

  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster releases
  • Define acceptance criteria and embed quality gates within development workflows

Collaboration & Test Strategy

  • Partner with engineering teams to influence system design for improved testability
  • Contribute to test strategy, coverage planning, and quality best practices

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

  • Track quality metrics and test coverage across systems
  • Perform defect analysis, support root cause investigations, and recommend improvements

AI-Enabled Development

  • Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate test development, generate test data, and analyze failures
  • Champion adoption of modern engineering and automation practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering or test automation roles
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js)
  • Experience with UI and API test automation frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with API-driven and event-based architectures
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and asynchronous messaging systems
  • Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical insights

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with integration or workflow automation platforms (iPaaS tools)
  • Knowledge of contract testing methodologies
  • Experience with performance and reliability testing at scale
  • Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools
  • Exposure to digital commerce, retail, or similar domains
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools for automation and analysis
  • Relevant certifications in cloud or software testing are an advantage

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