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# SDET

- **Company:** Cogent Inc
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Databases, Continuous Integration, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft UI Automation, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Selenium, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, Test Case, Testng, Cloudbees, Backend, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Api Management, SDET, Jenkins, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b4c202392c210224

## About the Role

We are looking for an experienced professional with strong test automation, API testing, UI automation, backend service validation, and CI/CD integration experience. This role is ideal for someone who can design automated test cases, maintain test frameworks, collaborate across Agile teams, and help ensure secure, reliable, and scalable software delivery.

Primary Skills: Selenium, TestNG, Rest Assured, Karate, Java, Python, API Testing, UI Automation, Backend Test Automation, CI/CD, Jenkins, Bitbucket, CloudBees, Cucumber, Git, JUnit, Jira, SQL

Secondary Skills: Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, Test Case Design, Defect Management, Story Refinement, Sprint Planning, Databases, Onsite/Offshore Coordination, Privacy and Security Testing Considerations, · Minimum of 4 years of related software testing, automation, or quality engineering experience

· Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience

· Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or Cucumber

· Strong experience with automated testing across UI, API, backend services, regression, and integration scenarios

· Hands-on backend test automation experience using Rest Assured or Karate for API testing

· Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java or Python

· Knowledge of databases and SQL, with the ability to write and optimize queries preferred

· Strong understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall

· Experience working with CI/CD technologies such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, CloudBees, Git, or similar tools

· Familiarity with onsite/offshore coordination models and cross-team collaboration

· Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication abilities

· Ability to work effectively in collaborative, fast-paced, team-oriented environments

Preferred Skills & Certifications

· Experience testing applications that handle privacy, security, or business-critical workflows

· Experience with API automation frameworks such as Rest Assured or Karate

· Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines

· Strong understanding of software quality practices, test coverage, and defect prevention

· Relevant certifications in software testing, automation, Agile, cloud, or quality engineering are a plus

## Description

· Develop and maintain automated test scripts for APIs, UI, and backend services

· Implement and enhance existing automation scripts to support regression and integration testing

· Design test cases based on user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria

· Perform system integration and automated testing for new or updated applications

· Identify, log, track, and help resolve defects using Jira or similar tools

· Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, or CloudBees

· Participate in story refinement and sprint planning to ensure clear understanding of requested functionality

· Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, business partners, and cross-functional teams to improve software quality

· Stay current with new software testing methodologies, tools, frameworks, and automation technologies

· Communicate openly with team members and support a collaborative, team-oriented delivery model


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