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# SDET (QA Automation)

- **Company:** Pyramid Consulting Inc.
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Coverage, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Github, Gradle, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), JSON, Junit, PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, MySQL, NoSQL, OAuth, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), RabbitMQ, Webui, Oop Languages, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Testng, TypeScript, Web Platforms, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Sql Optimization, Delivery Pipeline, Cypress (Programming Language), Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Gitlab-ci, Playwright, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Grpc, Docker, SDET, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0dbed06f-ad8e-41d8-bfbc-801389853b5d

## About the Role

* 10+ years of progressive experience in Software Testing, Test Engineering, or Software Development, with a proven track record as an SDET Lead or Quality Architect.
 * Expertise in Core Java (Java 11/17+), OOP principles, design patterns (e.g., Page Object Model, Builder, Factory), and the ability to read, analyze, and debug complex Java application codebases.
 * Deep hands-on experience designing and scaling API test frameworks using Rest Assured, along with extensive knowledge of HTTP protocols, REST principles, JSON/XML, and authentication standards (OAuth 2.0, JWT).
 * Hands-on experience building, scaling, and maintaining UI test frameworks using Cypress or Playwright.
 * High proficiency with TestNG or JUnit, and build management systems (Maven or Gradle).
 * Strong experience integrating tests into DevOps pipelines and utilizing tools like Docker for containerized test environments.
 * Advanced SQL capabilities for complex data setup, teardown, and backend verification across relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases.
 * Extensive experience driving QA strategy within Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating closely with Product Managers and Solution Architects.

## Description

Join our dynamic team as an SDET (QA Automation) and lead the charge in defining and implementing cutting-edge quality and test automation strategies. With a focus on backend microservices and modern frontend architectures, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring our software delivery is both fast and reliable., * Define, architect, and implement scalable, maintainable test automation strategies across enterprise-scale microservices and web platforms.

 * Actively review backend Java application source code and pull requests (PRs) alongside core developers to catch architecture-level flaws, logical errors, edge cases, and performance bottlenecks early in the development lifecycle.
 * Lead and coach QA engineers and developers on modern test automation best practices, clean code principles, and effective debugging techniques.
 * Architect and scale hybrid API automation frameworks using Core Java and Rest Assured.
 * Oversee contract testing, performance checks, and validation of complex RESTful services, gRPC, event-driven architectures (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and database integrity.
 * Architect, implement, and optimize modern web UI automation suites using Cypress or Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript).
 * Integrate comprehensive test suites into enterprise CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
 * Establish and track key quality metrics (e.g., code coverage, defect density, pass/fail trends, pipeline execution times) to drive continuous engineering improvements., * Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and quality.
 * Opportunity to lead and mentor a talented group of QA engineers.
 * Engage in challenging projects that push the boundaries of technology.