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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET II) - **Company:** CYNET SYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,722.0 - $141,128.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Database Testing, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, Microsoft UI Automation, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Standard Sql, Software Safety, Selenium, SQL Databases, Test Data, Datadog, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Model Validation, Generative AI, Backend, Pandas, Pytest, Playwright, Virtual Agents, Cloudwatch, Restful APIs, New Relic (SaaS), Api Management, SDET, Microservices - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usa783baf2a65b8ed22541a0d673547a65 ## About the Role * 8+ years of software quality engineering, test automation, or SDET experience in Agile development environments. * Strong proficiency in Python, Pytest, Pandas, and object-oriented programming principles. * 6+ years of experience with UI automation frameworks such as Playwright or Selenium. * 6+ years of experience testing RESTful APIs and microservices. * Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. * Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases. * Experience with AWS or other cloud-based platforms. * Understanding prompt engineering, prompt validation, hallucination detection, bias testing, guardrail validation, and AI output evaluation. * Knowledge of LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, MCP, and AI-assisted workflows. * Ability to develop QA strategies, test frameworks, and automation solutions for AI-driven applications. * Analytical, problem-solving mindset with continuous learning and quality-first engineering habits. * Ability to use a personal laptop and connect to the environment via Cloud PC when working remotely. * Ability to work at least two days per week on site in Jersey City. * Strong verbal and written communication skills., * Experience testing Generative AI and Agentic AI applications. * Ability to validate AI outputs for accuracy, reliability, and business relevance. * Knowledge of AI agent workflows, prompt testing, hallucination detection, and model evaluation. * Understanding AI safety, guardrails, security, compliance, and responsible AI practices. * Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, MCP, OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, Kiro or Amazon Bedrock. * Familiarity with AI governance, risk management, and AI quality metrics. Skills: * Python. * Pytest. * Pandas. * Playwright. * Selenium. * RESTful APIs. * CI/CD. * DevOps. * SQL. * NoSQL. * AWS. * LLM. * RAG. * JMeter. * New Relic., * 8+ years of software quality engineering, test automation, or SDET experience. ## Description * Design and execute functional, integration, system, regression, and automation testing activities. * Apply Shift-Left testing practices by participating in requirement reviews and defining test scenarios early in the SDLC. * Build, maintain, and enhance UI automation frameworks using Python, PyTest, and Playwright. * Perform manual and automated API testing using industry-standard tools and frameworks. * Collaborate with developers, product owners, business analysts, and DevOps teams to ensure product quality. * Work with SQL and NoSQL databases for backend validation and data testing. * Support CI/CD pipelines and ensure automated tests are integrated into deployment processes. * Create test plans, test cases, test data strategies, and quality metrics dashboards. * Manage defect lifecycle activities and provide clear reporting of quality risks. * Develop AI test datasets, benchmarks, evaluation frameworks, and automated validation approaches. * Perform performance and load testing using JMeter or similar tools. * Utilize AI observability, model monitoring, and evaluation platforms. * Utilize monitoring tools such as New Relic, Datadog, Client , or CloudWatch. ## Related Videos - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [pytest: Simple, rapid and fun testing with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/213-pytest-simple-rapid-and-fun-testing-with-python) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Automagic Configuration in Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/363-automagic-configuration-in-python) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [Testing AI Agents: Automated Evaluation for Chatbots & RAG Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100300-testing-ai-agents-automated-evaluation-for-chatbots-rag-systems) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this) - [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) - [13 AI Tools for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/302-13-ai-tools-for-developers)