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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer - **Company:** Applied Systems - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Google App Engines, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Query Languages, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, Google Cloud, Delivery Pipeline, Kubernetes, Playwright, Atlassian Tools, Docker, SDET, Microservices - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8e84f2b5-27a8-4662-8ca2-e09b5e488c31 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience with automated testing using object-oriented programming * Strong working knowledge of the Playwright automated testing tool * Experience coaching and mentoring automated testers on the use of Playwright * Practical experience with automated testing across UI and/or API layers * Practical experience with query languages (e.g., SQL, GQL) * Experience running CLI commands in local or remote environments * Knowledge of microservices, cloud computing, and related technologies * Ability to develop test strategies and quality gating within CI/CT/CD pipelines * Experience reviewing and analyzing logs to validate functionality and/or to identify and address potential defects in software products * Ability to address challenges independently by analyzing change logs and/or reports, as well as technical documentation You may have other skills or credentials, including: * Knowledge of agile software development practices * Experience with tools such as Jira and Confluence * Working knowledge of cloud computing and related technologies, such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses, as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech, to apply! ## Description We're searching for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET/Playwright) to join our Indio Engineering team. In this role, you will develop test cases, complete testing, and provide insights about technical issues to ensure timely resolution. You will partner with architecture and engineering teams on prioritization of testing tasks to provide insights needed for the ongoing delivery of high-quality software applications. 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