Software Development Engineer in Test (TS/SCI Clearance)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to support automated testing and validation for complex software systems in a secure environment. This role will focus on building robust test frameworks, validating APIs, and ensuring quality across distributed architectures. This position will be hybrid in Washington, DC!

Responsibilities of the SDET include:

• Design and implement automated test suites for end-to-end validation using Playwright or Cypress
• Develop and maintain test scripts in Python and work with TypeScript/JavaScript for front-end testing
• Validate and troubleshoot APIs, distributed NoSQL and relational databases, caching systems, and event-driven architectures
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, preferably using GitHub Actions
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure test coverage and quality standards across containerized and serverless applications
• Support verification and validation for complex software systems in mission-critical environments
• Maintain version control and code quality using Git and GitHub
  
  

Required Qualifications for the SDET:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3 years of professional experience in software testing, backend development, or DevOps (or equivalent self-driven technical experience)
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with TypeScript/JavaScript
• Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress
• Strong knowledge of containerized applications, serverless architecture, and CI/CD automation
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control systems
• Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret required; TS/SCI preferred)
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with distributed systems and multi-tier architectures
• Knowledge of API testing tools and performance optimization strategies
• Exposure to mission-critical or regulated environments
  
  

Compensation for the SDET includes:

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, and Federal Holidays
  
  

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