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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Data Integrity, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Selenium, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, Freeform SQL, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Bitbucket, SDET, Jenkins - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f30fabae-06bf-455e-a03b-62c3a9666279 ## About the Role Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Experience: 3+ years of experience in software testing, automation, or quality engineering. Technical Skills: * Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or a similar object-oriented language. * Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium or an equivalent. * Proficiency in SQL and data validation techniques. * Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. * Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Micro Focus ALM, Git, Bitbucket, and Jenkins. * Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies., * Experience in the Capital Markets or Financial Services domain. * An automation-first mindset with a focus on scalability and maintainability. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global delivery model. * Knowledge of UI and backend testing strategies. * Experience with test frameworks, CI/CD integration, and modern QA practices. * Understanding of testing types: smoke, regression, functional, and non-functional testing. ## Description The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) is responsible for designing, developing, and executing scalable testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical platforms. This role blends software engineering skills with testing expertise to drive an automation-first quality engineering strategy. You will partner with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to embed testing early in the development lifecycle and enable continuous delivery., * Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies aligned to business requirements and user stories. * Build and maintain robust automated test frameworks and scripts (UI, API, and backend) using Selenium and Java. * Develop and execute end-to-end, integration, regression, and performance test scenarios. * Write and optimize complex SQL queries to validate data integrity and backend processes. * Work with developers to pick up code logic and ensure comprehensive test coverage. * Create and maintain test data to handle various test scenarios including corner test cases. * Ensure traceability from requirements through test cases to automation coverage. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, resolve defects, and improve quality outcomes. * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket) to enable continuous testing. * Analyze test results, track defects, and provide clear, actionable reporting on quality metrics. * Manage test environments, test data, and dependencies to ensure smooth execution cycles. * Drive best practices in quality engineering, automation, and test design across teams. ## 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) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)