What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) position at Apex Systems?
Job#: 3026352
Job Description:
We are seeking a forward-thinking SDET to help modernize and lead our test automation strategy. This role will focus on building and maintaining scalable, maintainable, and integrated test automation frameworks across UI and API layers using modern tools like Playwright and TypeScript, while also contributing to CI/CD testing integration. The SDET will also play a key role in supporting manual testing efforts within Agile feature teams-guiding test case design, exploratory testing, and quality validation for areas not yet automated. This position is critical to enabling feature teams to take ownership of both automated and manual testing, ensuring faster, higher-quality releases.
Hybrid: minimum of 3 days a week in our Okemos office changing to 4 days on 7/6/2026, subject to change in the future.
Primary Responsibilities:
Partner with Agile feature teams to understand user stories, define acceptance criteria, and promote a test-first mindset through collaboration in design and refinement sessions.
Build, maintain, and evolve test automation frameworks using Playwright (preferred), TypeScript, or other enterprise-approved tools to support API and UI testing.
Drive the transition from legacy frameworks (e.g., Selenium Java, Postman/Newman) to unified automation aligned with our CI/CD strategy.
Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to ensure test cases are executed in CI pipelines and provide fast, actionable feedback.
Support feature teams with manual testing efforts when needed, including test case design, exploratory testing, and validation of complex workflows that are not yet automated.
Develop and maintain automated API tests (REST/SOAP) and end-to-end tests that validate functional and non-functional requirements.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to test architecture decisions to ensure reliability, reusability, and scalability of test assets.
Write and maintain SQL queries to validate data integrity and support test data creation strategies.
Serve as a quality engineering champion-help guide automation strategy, mentoring peers, and contributing to continuous improvement of QA practices.
Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and defects, and support compliance with enterprise policies (e.g., HIPAA, security, audit readiness).
Preferred Experience:
Hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript preferred) or similar frameworks like Cypress.
Migration experience from Selenium Java or Postman to modern frameworks.
Familiarity with test reporting, dashboarding, and quality metrics in a DevOps environment.
Experience with test case management tools (e.g., qTest, QMetry, TestRail) and requirements traceability.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
We are seeking a forward-thinking SDET to help modernize and lead our test automation strategy. This role will focus on building and maintaining scalable, maintainable, and integrated test automation frameworks across UI and API layers using modern tools like Playwright and TypeScript, while also contributing to CI/CD testing integration. The SDET will also play a key role in supporting manual testing efforts within Agile feature teams-guiding test case design, exploratory testing, and quality validation for areas not yet automated. This position is critical to enabling feature teams to take ownership of both automated and manual testing, ensuring faster, higher-quality releases.
Hybrid: minimum of 3 days a week in our Okemos office changing to 4 days on 7/6/2026, subject to change in the future.
Primary Responsibilities:
Partner with Agile feature teams to understand user stories, define acceptance criteria, and promote a test-first mindset through collaboration in design and refinement sessions.
Build, maintain, and evolve test automation frameworks using Playwright (preferred), TypeScript, or other enterprise-approved tools to support API and UI testing.
Drive the transition from legacy frameworks (e.g., Selenium Java, Postman/Newman) to unified automation aligned with our CI/CD strategy.
Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to ensure test cases are executed in CI pipelines and provide fast, actionable feedback.
Support feature teams with manual testing efforts when needed, including test case design, exploratory testing, and validation of complex workflows that are not yet automated.
Develop and maintain automated API tests (REST/SOAP) and end-to-end tests that validate functional and non-functional requirements.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to test architecture decisions to ensure reliability, reusability, and scalability of test assets.
Write and maintain SQL queries to validate data integrity and support test data creation strategies.
Serve as a quality engineering champion-help guide automation strategy, mentoring peers, and contributing to continuous improvement of QA practices.
Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and defects, and support compliance with enterprise policies (e.g., HIPAA, security, audit readiness).
Preferred Experience:
Hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript preferred) or similar frameworks like Cypress.
Migration experience from Selenium Java or Postman to modern frameworks.
Familiarity with test reporting, dashboarding, and quality metrics in a DevOps environment.
Experience with test case management tools (e.g., qTest, QMetry, TestRail) and requirements traceability.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.