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# Software Developer in Test (SDET)

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Database Testing, DevOps, Github, Gradle, Monitoring of Systems, Junit, PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), E2e Testing, Swagger, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Testng, Openapi, Performance Testing, Postman, Spring-boot, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Selenium Webdriver, Docker, SDET, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kforce.com/find-work/search-jobs/#/detail/MTY5Nn5BUUd-MjE4MTkwMlQxfjk5/

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in software development and test automation
 * Strong Java development skills with object-oriented design experience
 * Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, REST Assured, Maven or Gradle, and Spring Boot
 * Experience with API testing tools and standards including REST, SOAP, Postman, and Swagger/OpenAPI
 * Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
 * Experience with microservices, regulated industries, monitoring tools, security testing, and DevOps practices is a plus
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms, Docker, Kubernetes, messaging tools, and performance testing
 * Strong database testing skills with Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and SQL validation
 * Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI, API, integration, and end-to-end testing
 * Build test automation solutions using Java and industry-standard testing tools
 * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
 * Execute functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
 * Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to improve software quality
 * Analyze defects, perform root cause analysis, and drive quality improvements
 * Support cloud-based, containerized, and distributed testing environments
 * Mentor junior engineers and promote test automation best practices


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