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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Apex Systems
Okemos, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
Job#: 3037572

Job Description:

Summary

We are seeking a forward-thinkingSDETto help modernize and lead our test automation strategy. To be clear, the candidate needs to understand why they are doing what they are doing and be able to clearly articulate it to others (not an order taker).

This role will focus on building and maintainingscalable, maintainable, and integrated test automation frameworksacross UI and API layers using modern tools likePlaywright and TypeScript, while also contributing to CI/CD testing integration. The SDET will also play a key role insupporting manual testing effortswithin Agile feature teams—guiding test case creation/documentation, exploratory testing, and quality validation for areas not yet automated. This position is critical to enablingfeature teams to take ownership of both automated and manual testing, ensuring faster, higher-quality releases.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Partner with Agile feature teams to understand user stories, define acceptance criteria, and promote atest-first mindsetthrough collaboration in design and refinement sessions.
  • Build, maintain,and evolve test automation frameworks usingPlaywright (preferred), TypeScript, or other enterprise-approved tools to supportAPI 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.
  • Testcase design, exploratory testing, and validation of complex workflows that are not yet automated.
  • Develop and maintainautomated API tests (REST/SOAP)andend-to-end teststhat validate functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to test architecture decisions to ensurereliability, reusability, and scalabilityof test assets.
  • Write and maintainSQL queriesto validate data integrity and support test data creation strategies.
  • Serve as aquality 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).
  • port feature teams with manual testing effortswhen needed, including test

Preferred Experience

  • Hands-on experience withPlaywright(TypeScript preferred) or similar frameworks like Cypress.
  • Migration experience fromSelenium Javaor Postman to modern frameworks.
  • Familiarity with test reporting, dashboarding, and quality metrics in a DevOps environment.

Experience with test case management tools (EX: qTest, QMetry) and requirements traceability.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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