Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

The Ladders
United States
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$160,000.0 - $185,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Automation of Tests C Sharp (Programming Language) Load Testing Software Engineering Strategies of Testing Large Language Models Backend Restful APIs SDET

Job description

  • Design and write test plans and automated test scripts for various applications
  • Analyze and improve testing pipeline scalability and performance
  • Create and implement automated test frameworks
  • Develop solutions for automated and load testing
  • Lead complex projects to completion
  • Use independent judgment in testing strategies
  • Make informed recommendations to management
  • Mentor other engineers in testing best practices
  • Identify opportunities for automation across various testing levels
  • Communicate effectively with technical and management teams about testing insights

Requirements

  • 7+ years as a software engineer or test automation engineer
  • Proficient in C# or Java
  • Thorough understanding of software development life cycle
  • Expert in QA testing techniques and STLC
  • Experience testing REST web services
  • Skilled at testing backend-heavy services with minimal UI
  • Ability to design custom test tooling for complex systems
  • Practical experience using GenAI/LLMs for engineering solutions
  • Experience with stress and load testing tools

Benefits & conditions

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for full-time employees
  • Maternity & paternity leave
  • Short & long-term disability coverage
  • Learn from a dedicated leadership team
  • Top-of-the-line company swag

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.

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