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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior SDET - **Company:** WITS America, Corp. - **Location:** Lake Forest, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Github, Monitoring of Systems, HP Loadrunner, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Standard Sql, Selenium, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Datadog, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Performance Testing, Spring Cloud, Grafana, Cypress (Programming Language), Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Playwright, Front End Software Development, Kibana, Restful APIs, Splunk, Docker, SDET, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3e0ae096059d84d3 ## About the Role Do you have experience in UI?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, We are looking for a highly technical Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) to join a long-term enterprise project focused on building scalable, high-quality applications and distributed systems. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong Computer Science foundation who can contribute beyond traditional QA automation, including framework architecture, debugging, code reviews, and occasional development work. We are specifically looking for candidates who have hands-on experience designing and improving scalable automation frameworks, applying software engineering principles, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines within enterprise environments. This is not a traditional QA role - we are seeking engineers who think like developers and deeply understand software quality, maintainability, and system design., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field * 7+ years of experience in software engineering, SDET, or QA automation roles * Strong Computer Science fundamentals including object-oriented design, clean code principles, and software architecture concepts * Hands-on experience designing, building, or improving automation frameworks from scratch * Strong experience with Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar modern automation tools (using TypeScript, Java, C#, Python) * Experience applying software design patterns and engineering principles beyond basic Page Object Model (POM) * Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills across UI, API, backend, and distributed systems * Experience performing code reviews and identifying maintainability, scalability, and quality concerns * Experience testing and validating REST APIs, backend services, and database layers * Strong SQL and backend validation experience * Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.) * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments * Strong communication and technical articulation skills Nice to Have / Preferred * Experience contributing to production application code or development tasks * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure * Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized testing environments * Experience with distributed systems, microservices, or cloud-native applications * Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner * Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as Grafana, Datadog, Splunk, or Kibana * Experience with AI-assisted testing or automation workflows * Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical initiatives What We're Looking For We are looking for engineers who: * Think like software engineers, not just test engineers * Have strong coding, debugging, and problem-solving abilities * Can design scalable, maintainable, and componentized automation frameworks * Understand software architecture, design patterns, and clean engineering practices * Are comfortable reviewing and improving code quality * Can work across frontend, backend, APIs, databases, and cloud systems * Take ownership and communicate technical decisions clearly * Are comfortable wearing multiple hats across development and quality engineering, * software testing / QA automation: 7 years (Required) ## Description * Design, develop, maintain, and improve scalable automation frameworks and testing infrastructure * Build componentized, reusable, and maintainable test solutions for UI, API, backend, and end-to-end validation * Review automation and application code to identify maintainability, performance, reliability, and quality issues * Debug complex issues across frontend, backend, APIs, environments, and CI/CD pipelines * Collaborate closely with software developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams throughout the SDLC * Contribute to software development tasks and engineering initiatives beyond test automation when needed * Design and execute automated testing strategies for enterprise-scale distributed systems * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and faster feedback cycles * Perform backend validation using APIs, SQL, logs, and system monitoring tools * Participate in architecture discussions, technical reviews, and engineering best practices * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving overall engineering quality standards * Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and code reviews ## Related Videos - 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