> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2101900-sdet](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2101900-sdet). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SDET - **Company:** Lumen Inc - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Cloud Testing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Database Testing, Mobile Application Software, Webui, Standard Sql, Selenium, Smoke Testing, SoapUI, Web Services, Appium, Cucumber (Software), Api Management, SDET, Jenkins - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bea6e585-252b-4d96-9a84-96e2f424e8c1 ## About the Role * 8-10 years of software testing experience. * 5+ years of hands-on automation testing. * Strong experience designing/developing automation frameworks. * Excellent Selenium, Cucumber & BDD experience. * Strong Java/JavaScript and SQL skills. * Hands-on UI, Web Services/API & database testing. * Strong complex SQL skills for data validation. * Experience with Jenkins, CI/CD and Jira. * Experience working in Agile environments. * AWS/Cloud testing experience is highly desirable. * SoapUI, Appium experience is a plus. ## Description We are looking for a Senior SDET with strong hands-on experience in test automation, framework design, UI/API testing, and database validation. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working closely with developers and product teams in an Agile environment., * Design, develop and maintain automation frameworks. * Create automated tests for Web/UI, APIs/Web Services and Mobile applications. * Execute functional, regression and smoke testing. * Integrate automated test suites with Jenkins/CI-CD pipelines. * Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues and identify root causes. * Collaborate with developers, Product Owners and business teams. * Mentor junior testers and support overall QA activities. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Dev Digest 159: AI Pipelines, 10x Faster TypeScript, How to Interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/563-dev-digest-159-ai-pipelines-10x-faster-typescript-how-to-interview) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)