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# SDET 2

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $85,280.0 - $106,080.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Apache Maven, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Selenium, Service-Oriented Architecture, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Postman, GitHub Copilot, Appium, Cypress (Programming Language), ReadyAPI, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Playwright, Apache Kafka, Software Coding, GPT, Api Management, SDET, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.insightglobal.com/jobs/find_a_job/arizona/scottsdale/sdet-2/job-548807/

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong API automation experience, solid coding skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with both internal stakeholders and external partners., 3+ years of SDET, QA Automation, or Software Test Engineering experience
Strong API testing and API automation experience
Experience with API testing tools such as Postman/Postman Collections (preferred), ReadyAPI, or similar
Strong automation coding experience in Java (preferred) or another Object-Oriented programming language
Experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium (preferred), Playwright, Cypress, Appium, or similar
Experience building, enhancing, and maintaining automation frameworks
Experience testing backend applications, APIs, services, and integrations
Ability to work independently and own testing activities for an Agile team
Strong communication skills, including interaction with business stakeholders and external partners
Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
Ability to adopt and leverage AI-enabled development and testing practices

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

AWS cloud experience
Experience testing partner integrations and service-oriented architectures
Kafka or event-driven architecture testing experience
SQL/MySQL experience
Maven, Git, Jenkins, or Harness experience
Experience with AI tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar
Experience mentoring junior engineers or serving as a lead testing resource on a team

## Description

Our client is seeking a Software Developer in Test II (SDET II) to join an Agile Scrum team focused heavily on API automation, backend applications, and external partner integrations. This individual will serve as a key testing resource for the team and will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and expanding automation coverage for APIs, services, and integrations., Develop, execute, and maintain automated tests for APIs, services, and backend applications
Create automation coverage for new APIs, integrations, and application functionality
Design, enhance, and expand automation frameworks and testing coverage
Serve as a primary testing resource for assigned Agile Scrum team initiatives
Support testing efforts involving external partners and third-party integrations
Perform regression, smoke, integration, and pre-release testing activities
Collaborate with developers, BSAs, Product Managers, architects, and external partners
Review automation code and ensure alignment with established team standards
Execute API testing utilizing Postman Collections and Java-based automation suites
Troubleshoot defects and assist with root-cause analysis efforts
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to overall testing strategy
Leverage AI-assisted development and testing technologies to improve quality and efficiency

Growth Opportunity
This position offers significant ownership and visibility within the organization, with opportunities to progress into Senior SDET and Test Engineering leadership roles while helping drive Choice Hotels' automation strategy and quality initiatives.


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