What are the responsibilities and job description for the SDET – Java Test Automation position at JMD Technologies Inc.?
About the Job
Title: SDET – Java Test Automation
Location: Albany, NY
Initial Training: 2 weeks onsite in Albany, NY at the start of the assignment
Onsite Requirement: 2 days per quarter after initial training
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Duration: 12 Months
Status: Accepting Candidates
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SDET – Java Test Automation professional with a strong background in Java-based enterprise applications and test automation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing automation frameworks, API testing, database validation, and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts using Selenium with Java.
- Develop and test enterprise applications using Core Java/J2EE and Spring Framework.
- Work with Hibernate/JPA and Java build tools such as Maven and Gradle.
- Develop automated tests using JUnit and/or TestNG.
- Analyze complex business rules and develop automation scripts to validate application functionality.
- Develop and test RESTful web services using JSON and XML.
- Perform API testing using Postman and/or REST Assured.
- Write simple and complex SQL queries for application and database validation.
- Work with relational databases and perform database validation and testing.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
- Troubleshoot automation failures and application issues.
- Collaborate with development and QA teams in an Agile environment.
- Support large-scale enterprise applications with complex integrations and high availability requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 5–8 years of professional experience in software development, SDET, QA automation, or related roles.
- Strong experience with Core Java/J2EE and enterprise application development.
- Hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA, Maven/Gradle, and JUnit/TestNG.
- Strong experience developing Selenium automation using Java.
- Experience designing or developing test automation frameworks.
- Experience testing RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML.
- Experience with Postman and/or REST Assured.
- Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
- Experience writing complex SQL queries and performing database validation.
- Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting complex, enterprise-scale applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Angular or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Experience building automation frameworks from the ground up.
- Experience with mobile testing.
- Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with performance and security testing.
- Experience working with highly integrated enterprise applications.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.