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Principal Software Engineer in Test

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2026

Job Details

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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