Software Development Test Engineer (SDET)

NOTE: This is a full-time employment opportunity (open to W2, 1099 or C2C, no third parties, please). The candidate MUST be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (a sponsored visa is acceptable). This is a remote opportunity; candidate must be based in the United States; have resided in the US for the last 3 years of the past 5 years; ET time zone work schedule.

Daily Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans, test data, test cases to ensure quality for web applications, APIs, and scheduled tasks in adherence to organization’s testing methodology and processes.
• Utilize test tool automation to streamline testing activities on various projects during different test phases.
• Prepare testing artifacts as required (e.g. test plan, test strategy, RTM’s, test reports, etc.)
• Contribute to enhancing the existing framework to improve the test automation reusability and maintainability.
• Perform web, API, UI, functional, regression, smoke, black box, load/performance, security, and end-to-end testing.
• Leverage SCRUM techniques to deliver high-quality releases.
• Collaborate with product development, product management and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products
• Work with development teams in reducing error rates and perform root cause analysis of errors/trends.
• Consult with product development to evaluate system interfaces, operational and performance requirements of overall system.
• Contribute to the design and development of scalable, reliable, and fast automated test frameworks to expedite testing.
• Design custom automation framework to suit the application under test.
• Maintain the test automation repository as part of the configuration management system.
• Train SDET Engineers on the custom framework and integration components.
• Utilize CI/CD tools for building, testing and deploying applications on the required infrastructure/server (e.g. Jenkins).

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must have resided in the US for the last 3 years within the past 5 years.
• 7 years of experience with implementing and utilizing automated test solutions using different tools (open source and off-the-shelf automation tools).
• 2 years of relevant programming experience required.
• Strong understanding of scripting and/or programming languages utilized for test verification and automation, such as C#, Python or Java.
• Experience with various test automation frameworks using NUnit, Junit, or others.
• Versed with white box testing techniques utilizing control flow testing, statement/ path/ decision coverage, etc.
• Sound knowledge of version control/configuration management systems.
• Knowledge of the continuous integration of code and related processes.
• Solid understanding of quality engineering practices, philosophies, and techniques.
• Good understanding of internet/web applications in terms of hosting, domain name system (DNS), application programming interface (API), server/client architecture, etc.
• Understanding of Agile/SCRUM techniques
• Understanding of RDBMS, such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan, create and execute test plans and test cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with test case management tools like Microsoft Test Manager is a PLUS.
• Experience with test automation tool Telerik Test Studio is a PLUS.

Our Comprehensive Employee (non-C2C/1099) Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Match)
• Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision – Open Access)
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability (Company Paid Benefit)
• Life Insurance (Company Paid Benefit)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Discount Programs for Consumer Products and Wellness Services

This role is open to W2 or Corp-to-Corp/1099 engagement. The rate will be determined based on the engagement model selected. Compensation/rate decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.