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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # mid to senior-level Software Development Engineer - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Merrifield, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Apple IOS, Software Applications, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Behavior-Driven Development, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Structures, Database Queries, Software Design Patterns, Github, Issue Tracking Systems, Mobile Application Software, Junit, Scrum Methodology, Selenium, Software Testing Automation Framework, Web Services, Scripting, Performance Testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Cucumber (Software), SDET, Jenkins, Servicenow - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/209f673f-d9d8-4647-9e76-9edc5895805e ## About the Role * At least 5 years of overall SDET and/or development hands-on experience. * A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in software test automation, including framework creation and maintenance. * At least 2 years of mobile application test automation experience for Android and/or iOS, Web, and API. * A minimum of 2 years of API Automation Testing experience. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, JUnit, Selenium, and Cucumber. * Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD), Behavior Driven Development (BDD), and Agile methodologies. * Proficiency in Java and writing functional automation for UI/API. * Hands-on experience with Selenium Scripting, SQL querying, and cloud-hosted testing platforms like Perfecto. * Experience with cloud technology platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure. * Familiarity with ticketing systems such as Service Now or Jira. * A solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. ## Description We are seeking a mid to senior-level Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a team focused on developing innovative experiences using modern technologies. 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