SDET 1

Our client is seeking a Software Developer in Test I (SDET I) to join a fast-paced Agile Scrum team responsible for delivering high-quality applications and services. This is a hands-on automation testing role focused primarily on API testing, automation development, regression testing, smoke testing, and validating new feature releases. The ideal candidate will work closely with developers, Business Systems Analysts, Product Managers, and Senior Test Engineers while helping expand and maintain automation coverage across backend applications and services. This is not a traditional manual QA position; the team is looking for someone who enjoys automation, coding, and building a long-term career in software testing and quality engineering.

Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for APIs and backend applications Create automation coverage for new features, enhancements, and regression testing efforts Perform smoke testing, pre-release testing, and functional validation activities Collaborate closely with developers, BSAs, Product Managers, and fellow SDETs within Agile Scrum teams Support senior test engineers with automation initiatives and framework enhancements Maintain and expand existing automation frameworks and test suites Perform API testing and validation using Postman Collections and related tooling Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution Validate backend functionality, integrations, and application workflows Participate in sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies Utilize AI-assisted tools and technologies to improve testing efficiency and productivity

Growth Opportunity This role provides a defined growth path from SDET I to SDET II and Senior SDET while working alongside experienced automation engineers and contributing to enterprise-scale testing initiatives.

1+ years of SDET, QA Automation, or Software Test Engineering experience Hands-on automation testing experience (not strictly manual QA) Experience performing API testing and API automation Experience with API testing tools such as Postman/Postman Collections (preferred), ReadyAPI, or similar tools Ability to write automation code in Java (preferred) or another Object-Oriented programming language Experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium (preferred), Playwright, Cypress, Appium, or similar Experience maintaining and enhancing existing automation frameworks and test suites Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Strong communication and collaboration skills Ability to learn and adapt to existing tools, frameworks, and team standards

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

AWS or other cloud platform experience Java-based automation suite experience SQL/MySQL experience Maven and Git experience Jenkins, Harness, or other CI/CD tools Kafka or event-driven architecture exposure Experience with AI tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.