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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Test Engineer - **Company:** Realty Professionals, LLC - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Logic, Browser Compatibility, Code Coverage, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Software Debugging, Github, Human-Computer Interaction, Strategies of Testing, Circleci, Performance Testing, Large Language Models, Test Scripts, Backend, Information Technology, Graphql - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gen434 ## About the Role + _5+ years_ of experience in software and/or test engineering, with a focus on _web applications and back-end testing or development_ . + Familiarity with testing GraphQL APIs, including writing simple queries. + Proficiency in _Python_ and an understanding of reusable test utilities. + Familiarity with _CI/CD_ concepts and an understanding of techniques to reduce flakiness in test suites. + Familiarity with browser-based debugging tools and observability platforms to isolate client-side errors. + Experience with _visual regression testing_ or _accessibility (a11y) testing_ is a plus. + Interest in exploring and applying _AI/Agentic testing methodologies_ (e.g., LLMs, Claude, Copilot) to enhance test coverage, generate data, or accelerate automation script creation. + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. ## Description Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com® not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions. Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance. As an _SDET for Leads Platform Team_ at Realtor.com (RDC), you are a valuable contributor who supports the quality of the web and mobile interfaces that power our primary consumer and agent interactions. You will assist in ensuring the reliability, performance, and seamless quality of essential digital interactions, with a particular focus on critical user journeys. What You'll Do: _Strategic Planning & Quality Execution_ + Contribute to quality initiatives for _client-side experiences_ , focusing on user interface correctness, visual consistency, and front-end performance metrics. + Execute assigned portions of the layered test strategy for your squad, primarily focusing on _End-to-End (E2E) and integration testing_ using modern automation frameworks. + Assist in identifying quality risks in client-side flows (e.g., cross-browser compatibility, form validation, and state management) and focus on writing and executing actionable _Playwright_ scripts. _Technical Contribution (API and Backend testing)_ + Perform hands-on testing for lead applications, start building _API Testing_ for browser automation, and validating data integrity through basic queries. + Apply principles of testability, including focusing on contract validation (e.g., for GraphQL schemas), verifying complex business logic, and ensuring data integrity across service interactions. + Work with developers to ensure components and client-side logic are validated early in the development lifecycle. _Test Automation & Performance_ + Write and update test scripts within the robust automation suites using _Python_ . + Assist with executing API and contract validation for _GraphQL_ schemas. + Participate in the maintenance and execution of automated UI checks integrated into _CI/CD pipelines_ (e.g., CircleCI, GitHub Actions) and assist in triaging failing checks to maintain a healthy build signal. + Support performance testing efforts for client-side load times and core web vitals using tools like _k6_ . _Collaboration & Learning_ + Participate fully in _Agile/Scrum_ processes, ensuring UI quality signals are included in the definition of done. + Collaborate with Product and Design partners to translate user requirements into reliable automated acceptance tests. + Actively learn from team members and utilize shared best practices and utilities within the automation and development codebases. ## Related Videos - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)