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# Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** SolutionIT, Inc.
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Integration Architecture, Automation of Tests, Browser Compatibility, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, Groovy, Junit, Selenium, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), SoapUI, Software Testing Automation Framework, Subversion, Test Data, Testng, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Postman, Appium, Test Scripts, Saucelabs, Git, Deployment Automation, Tools for Reporting, Splunk, Software Version Control, SDET, Jenkins
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a9d4fa73-aeba-4d5f-bf65-35f06768169e

## About the Role

* 5+ years direct experience as an SDET for major application integration and/or major application product release
 * Experience working collaboratively with peers and coaching more junior team members
 * Proficiency in analyzing business requirements and creating relevant plans and scripts that provide thorough test coverage.
 * Proficiency in documenting defects with high level of detail and accuracy, following standards as defined by the team.
 * Proficiency in version control systems like Git and Subversion. Proficiency in Java, XML, JS, CSS and HTML
 * Proficiency in testing APIs/services (REST and SOAP) using SoapUI, Postman or equivalent tools
 * Proficiency in cross browser, cross platform web and mobile testing with SauceLabs or equivalent tools
 * Deep expertise in Java and/or Groovy, test automation frameworks, Selenium/Appium
 * Proficiency in searching system logs and troubleshooting potential defects. (Splunk or similar tools)
 * Direct hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software
 * Proficiency in the preparation/maintenance of test data and test scripts. Strong knowledge of software testing best practices and methodologies.
 * Direct hands-on experience with continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins

Preferred Skills:

 * Thorough understanding of Agile/Scrum development process.
 * Demonstrable skills in writing JUnit or TestNG tests



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