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# Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

- **Company:** The Ladders
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Load Testing, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Large Language Models, Backend, Restful APIs, SDET
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p8tyibayi3

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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