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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - **Company:** Broadcom - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,000.0 - $146,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), Junit, Python (Programming Language), Mainframes, Regression Testing, Ansible, Selenium, SoapUI, Software Engineering, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, Testng, Z/OS, Postman, Delivery Pipeline, Cypress (Programming Language), Scalability Testing, Pytest, Information Technology, Playwright, SDET, Jenkins - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gdirty ## About the Role + Bachelor's: 8+ years; Master's: 6+ years; PhD: 3+ years Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field + 5+ years of experience in QA and test automation + Mainframe (z/OS) experience + Strong understanding of testing methodologies and best practices + Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, or PyTest + Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, or similar) + Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins) + Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications + Experience with mainframe technologies (z/OS) + Programming experience in HLASM, REXX, or Metal C, Ansible + Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI) + Experience with performance, load, and scalability testing for enterprise systems + Knowledge of BDD, TDD, and modern QA practices + Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, SAFe) ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated QA / Automation Engineer to join our Workload Automation team, supporting the JCLCheck product. JCLCheck is a leading validation and analysis solution for IBM z/OS environments that helps detect JCL errors before execution. By enabling early validation and integrating into DevOps pipelines, it reduces batch failures, improves reliability, and accelerates delivery cycles for enterprise workloads. JCLCheck is evolving to support modern mainframe DevOps practices through deeper CI/CD integration, enhanced APIs, and improved developer experience. The product is also investing in intelligent analysis, expanded automation capabilities, and tighter integration with the broader Workload Automation ecosystem to enable more proactive, shift-left validation and faster feedback loops This role focuses on building and enhancing automation frameworks, ensuring high product quality, and driving continuous improvement in testing practices. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong automation expertise who has experience in mainframe environments or is eager to learn and grow in this space. What You'll Do Quality Assurance & Automation + Design, develop, and enhance automation frameworks for the JCL Check product + Build programs, utilities, scripts, and CI/CD pipelines to support: + Integration, System, Performance, Security, and Compatibility testing + Define and implement automated test coverage strategies and metrics + Maintain and optimize regression test suites for stability and effectiveness + Analyze test results, reduce false positives, and improve test reliability + Execute targeted manual and exploratory testing for critical and high-risk areas + Prepare complex test data and ensure alignment with comprehensive test matrices + Identify, assess, and mitigate potential security risks within testing processes and tools How You'll Work + Participate actively in Agile and DevOps workflows + Contribute to test planning, estimation, and risk assessment + Help define and evolve test frameworks, tools, and best practices + Support continuous testing and CI/CD pipeline improvements + Collaborate closely with development, QA, and product teams ## Related Videos - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)