Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

As a Software Development Engineer in Test at AAA Life, you will design, develop, and maintain automated tests and shared test infrastructure using Playwright and TypeScript to validate functionality, stability, and release readiness across our technology ecosystem. You’ll be a hands-on engineer who partners closely with product owners, engineers, and QA analysts to ensure product quality and support seamless CI/CD using GitLab., * Develop and maintain automated UI and API tests using Playwright and TypeScript across application repositories and shared automation libraries.

• Build and maintain smoke, regression, and integration coverage using Playwright tagging and test selection patterns.
• Create and maintain automated tests that run reliably in GitLab CI/CD pipelines on merge requests and scheduled runs.
• Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and QA analysts to define testing strategies, clarify acceptance criteria, and support shift-left testing.
• Investigate test failures, distinguish test issues from product defects, and report clear, reproducible defects with evidence.
• Participate in code reviews for test code and follow team standards for readability, maintainability, and reliability.
• Help upskill manual QA teammates through pairing, review feedback, and practical guidance on Playwright and TypeScript automation patterns.
• Contribute to performance and load testing initiatives when needed.
• Advocate for testability, automation best practices, and continuous improvement aligned with DevOps and Agile delivery.

Software Design for Test (SDET), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Professional Services, Benchmarking, Life Insurance, Wealth Management, Insurance, Annuities, Test Automation, * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 4+ years of experience in test automation or software development in test.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript for test automation.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining UI and API automated tests.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD and integrating automated tests into pipelines.
• Strong understanding of testing strategies for UI, API, integration, and regression.
• Experience with SQL or data validation across UI, API, and backend layers.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and shift-left testing practices., * Experience working in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and testing in lower environments.
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling.
• Knowledge of security testing practices.
• Experience mentoring, pairing with, or coaching teammates on test automation.
• Familiarity with contract testing or validating API behavior against OpenAPI or schema definitions.

How You’ll Work

• Work Solution: Hybrid (Tuesday- Thursday) or Remote (USA)

What We Bring to the Table

• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from your first day

• Employer 401k match and employer contribution to a pension plan

• Generous PTO and paid parental leave to support your family needs

• Various associate resource groups and community involvement initiatives

Are you ready to redefine how an entire industry engages with customers? At AAA Life we leverage technology to put human connection at the heart of what we do. If you are someone who thrives on purpose and wants to make a tangible difference in people’s lives when it matters most, then join AAA Life who has the unique ability to access tens of millions of existing AAA customers powered by the strength of one of America’s most trusted brands. We have embarked on a mission to double in size - Becoming one of the largest providers in the US. These facts showcase why we’re the right choice:

• On purpose: a leading professional services firm found that the commitment, empathy and dedication of employees at AAA Life was the highest across a benchmark of top US companies
• On growth: we have the privilege to offer our products to tens of millions of Americans that are proud members of AAA
• On making a difference: we serve Americans by delivering life insurance products that make a true difference for families during their hardest times, not wealth management instruments (more details on this during the interview)
• On culture: USA Today named us 2025 top workplace nationwide. We believe the job of an insurance company is to do good. Our mission is to help our members during what is often the hardest times in their lives. We pick up the phone to people who have lost loved ones and offer our genuine support. That is why we will always put human connection at the heart of what we do - always being there to talk to our members person to person. We believe the job of an insurance company is to pay out. That is what insurance is for. Most of our members have real life policies - policies that bring peace of mind during life, and genuine support in the event of death. We are not here to chase the super-rich with annuities and wealth management products. AAA has been one of the most trusted names in America because it believes in providing the services that middle class Americans need. *

At AAA Life, we’re dedicated to providing quality life insurance and annuity products with the care and service our members expect. As we continue to modernize and innovate, our Technology team plays a vital role in delivering secure, efficient, and member-first solutions. We are seeking an experienced SDET to help strengthen our QA automation capabilities and support our CI/CD efforts.