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# Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** SCRM CONSULTING INC
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Automation of Tests, Behavior-Driven Development, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Ruby, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Scripting, Performance Testing, Gherkin, Software Coding, Cucumber (Software), SDET
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/420FC98ECAC8C1D5BE

## About the Role

* Strong programming skills in Ruby.
 * Hands-on experience with Gherkin and BDD frameworks (eg, Cucumber).
 * Good understanding of Scripting languages and automation best practices.
 * Knowledge of software engineering principles, design patterns, and clean code practices.
 * Experience in Accessibility and Security testing.
 * Familiarity with performance testing concepts and maintaining performance test suites.
 * Ability to write scalable, maintainable, and reusable automation code.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
 * Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration.
 * Understanding of performance testing methodologies and tools.
 * Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

## Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who combines strong software engineering fundamentals with expertise in test automation. The ideal candidate is a software engineer who writes high-quality test code to validate that product acceptance criteria are fully met while ensuring quality, security, accessibility, and maintainability., * Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, following established coding standards and guidelines.

 * Create readable, maintainable, and reusable test automation scripts using Ruby-based frameworks. (\"Looks like Ruby, feels like Ruby.\")
 * Develop automated acceptance tests that verify business requirements and demonstrate that acceptance criteria are satisfied.
 * Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to define and automate test scenarios using Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
 * Ensure applications meet Accessibility and Security testing standards as part of the automated testing strategy.
 * Maintain and enhance the local, unofficial Performance Test Pack to support engineering teams. (Note: This complements, but does not replace, the organization's formal performance testing plan.)
 * Support automation for Use Case 6 and other functional test scenarios as required.
 * Continuously improve test automation frameworks, coding standards, and engineering best practices.
 * Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving overall software quality.


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