SDET

CNA National is Hiring: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Do you love breaking things before users do?

Do you get a thrill from watching automated tests run like a perfectly choreographed dance?

Are you the kind of person who thinks, “There has GOT to be a smarter way to test this”?

If yes… keep reading!

How You’ll Make a Difference

As part of our team, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing testing into the future. We’re not just checking boxes—we’re building smart, scalable, automated systems that ensure our products are rock-solid before they reach customers.

You’ll be the force behind:

•    Building slick, reusable test automation frameworks

•    Turning repetitive testing into automated magic

•    Embedding quality into every stage of the SDLC

•    Collaborating with developers, product teams, and DevOps to ship high-quality, on-time releases

Please note: This role works 4 days in the Scottsdale, AZ office and 1-day remote.

What You’ll Be Doing (Your Daily Playground)

•    Design and build robust automation frameworks (functional, integration, regression, E2E, performance—you name it!)

•    Create automated tests for UI, APIs, and everything in between

•    Develop tools to generate and manage test data (because data matters!)

•    Partner with dev teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines

•    Build dashboards and reports so everyone can see automation wins in action

•    Jump into Agile ceremonies and contribute your QA superhero insights

•    Investigate bugs like a detective — reproduce, analyze, and squash

•    Help shape the future of QA by defining best practices, standards, and metrics

What You Bring to the Table

Must-Haves:

•    3 years as an SDET, developer, or similar role

•    Strong coding chops in Java and/or Python

•    Hands-on experience with tools like: 

o    Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, RestAssured

o    Postman, SoapUI, JMeter

o    Git, Maven, SQL

•    Experience testing web apps, APIs, and databases

•    Deep understanding of Agile SDLC processes

Bonus Points For:

•    JavaScript, Angular, Spring, JUnit skills

•    CI/CD pipeline wizardry 

•    Cloud infrastructure experience

•    Performance & load testing expertise

The Kind of Person You Are

•    Curious – You love figuring out how things work (and fail)

•    Detail-obsessed – Bugs don’t stand a chance

•    Problem solver – You see puzzles everywhere and solve them fast

•    Collaborative – You thrive in team environments

•    Adaptable – New tools? Legacy systems? Bring it on.

The Basics

•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)

•    Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex ideas clearly

•    Experience with tools like Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar is a plus

Why You’ll Love It Here

•    Work on meaningful products where quality truly matters

•    Collaborate with smart, passionate teammates

•    Get hands-on with modern tools and evolving tech

•    Have a real voice in shaping QA strategy—not just executing it

Final Thoughts

We’re not looking for someone who just tests software.

We’re looking for someone who elevates quality, automates intelligently, and helps build systems users' trust.

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Ready to build, break, automate, and innovate? Apply now and let’s create something amazing together.