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Principal Software Engineer in Test

Jobs via Dice
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2026
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

Our client is seeking a Principal SDET / DevOps Engineer to join its developer experience team specifically focused on building test automation tools used by the quality engineer organization. This is a hybrid, full-time role. This position focuses on building and scaling automated test frameworks for cloud-based applications, with a strong emphasis on AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and modern web technologies.

This is a principal, hands-on role for someone who wants to set technical direction and raise the bar for quality across complex, data-intensive platforms. Our client is looking for a seasoned SDET who can architect automation at scale, influence DevOps practices, and partner closely with engineering teams building mission-critical cloud products. You'll have real ownership over tooling, frameworks, and infrastructure decisions while working on systems that support high-impact, real-world risk modeling.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8 years of experience as an SDET or in software quality engineering within enterprise environments
  • Strong experience designing and building automated test frameworks for cloud-native applications
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure
  • Proficiency in Python, C#, and .NET Core
  • Experience testing microservices, REST APIs, and web applications
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience building SaaS automation frameworks in AWS environments
  • Familiarity with modern web frameworks such as Angular or React
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
  • Exposure to test frameworks such as Cypress, Mocha, or Jasmine
  • AWS or Azure cloud certifications

What You Will Be Doing

  • Architect and maintain automated test frameworks for AWS-based applications
  • Embed test automation into CI/CD pipelines to improve release quality and speed
  • Partner with engineering and DevOps teams to improve testability and reliability
  • Design scalable cloud infrastructure to support automated testing
  • Evaluate and introduce tools that improve automation efficiency

The Offer

  • Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience and location)
  • Full-time, exempt position
  • Hybrid work environment

Benefits Include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Retirement plan
  • Comprehensive total rewards package

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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