Explore the latest SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for engineers who combine strong software development skills with deep expertise in test automation and quality assurance.
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - AI/Automation Focus
Elite Technical
Washington, District of Columbia, US
contractor
Quality Assurance Lead - SDET
SteerBridge
Vienna, Virginia, US
full-time•
5d ago
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Automation Testing
We are seeking a SDET to join our client's team to drive innovation in AI-powered test automation. This role focuses on building and maintaining intelligent test automation infrastructure on AWS and CloudBees, with emphasis on self-healing scripts and AI-driven testing solutions. This is a great opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and automation technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks
- Deploy and configure reliable automation assets in CloudBees CI/CD pipelines
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with automation infrastructure
- Create AI-based automation solutions using AWS Bedrock and frameworks like LangChain
- Integrate AI agents-and solutions with existing automation platforms
- Implement self-healing test scripts and Intelligent Test Automation (ITA) strategies
- Apply context engineering to ensure AI-driven testing relevance and coverage
This position is a contract to permanent opportunity offering a career stability and growth! This position is a hybrid opportunity (1-2x onsite per week in Maryland and/or Wash DC office).-
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field is preferred
- 5+ years of experience in software testing and test automation
- Proven experience with AI tools for test generation, refactoring, and self-healing
- Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience building and scaling testing agents
- Knowledge of context engineering for AI-driven testing
- Experience with modern testing frameworks beyond Selenium
- Background in machine learning or AI applications
- Experience with microservices and containerized applications
Required Technical Skills
- Databases: Snowflake and Databricks
- Programming Languages: Python, Java/Selenium, SQL
- AI/ML Frameworks: AWS Bedrock, LangChain, Pandas, and other popular Machine Learning libraries
- Test Automation: Selenium, Playwright, API testing frameworks
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS services, Docker, Kubernetes, Git
- CI/CD: CloudBees or Jenkins
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Adaptability to rapidly evolving AI and automation technologies
- Strategic thinking with focus on testing efficiency and coverage
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
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Top Companies Hiring
Elite Technical1 role
SteerBridge1 role
Lumen Solutions Group, Inc.1 role
Zetier1 role
Medix1 role
NAVA Software Solutions1 role
Top Locations
Virginia, US7 roles
District of Columbia, US3 roles
Most listings on this page are on-site or hybrid.
Salary Range Overview
Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 110k to USD 150k.
Typical band: USD 113k – 140k.
Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.
Employment Types
Full-Time8 roles
Contractor2 roles
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#1Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - AI/Automation Focus
Elite TechnicalWashington, District of Columbia, USContractor
We are seeking a SDET to join our client's team to drive innovation in AI-powered test automation. This role focuses on building and maintaining intelligent test automation infrastructure on AWS and CloudBees, with emphasis on self-healing scripts and AI-driven testing solutions. This is a great opportunity to work wit…
SteerBridgeVienna, Virginia, USFull-TimeUSD 110k–140k / yearPosted Aug 24, 2026
SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiv…
#3Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Automation Testing
Lumen Solutions Group, Inc.Washington, District of Columbia, USContractor
Company Description Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is a technology consulting Services company based in Florida. We provide a wide array of experienced business and IT professionals supporting clients from solution design to implementation and support. We specialize in professional IT consulting services, IT Staffing, Busi…
Zetier seeks Software Development Engineers in Test (SDET) to design, build, and maintain scalable automated testing capabilities for embedded hardware, cyber platforms, and operational software systems. This role focuses on developing robust test infrastructure, improving product reliability, and enabling continuous v…
MedixVienna, Virginia, USFull-TimeUSD 110k–130k / yearPosted Aug 22, 2026
Key Responsibilities: • Work with engineers to troubleshoot and remediate automation issues in testing and deploying environments • Work alongside developers as well as the business stakeholders and strive to automate the acceptance criteria • Understand, and implement agile development methodologies while working with…
NAVA Software SolutionsMerrifield, Virginia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 23, 2026
NAVA Software solutions is looking for a SDET Engineer Details: SDET Engineer Location : Merrifield, VA(Hybrid) - Weekly once onsite Duration: 12 Months Top 3 Required Skills: • Hands-on development/coding (Java) • Hand on experience with UI+API+DB automation testing • Hands experience on a wide variety of testing tech…
#7Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Solution StreetChantilly, Virginia, USFull-TimeUSD 120k–150k / yearPosted Aug 20, 2026
At Solution Street, our employees have many opportunities to work on interesting, challenging projects supporting clients one-on-one in various domains primarily in the commercial space. Our company culture thrives on our five core values: Honesty, Respect, Transparency, Dependability, and FUN! They're embedded in ever…
Apex SystemsFalls Church, Virginia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 21, 2026
Digital QA Engineer - SDETWe are seeking a mid to senior-level Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a team focused on developing innovative experiences using modern technologies. In this role, you will work within a Scrum environment to test software applications and features, develop automated test pac…
EROS TechnologiesWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 18, 2026
Company DescriptionEROS Technologies was founded with a simple motive of offering the clients exactly what they want, how they want and when they want it. By leveraging for its clients its technological edge and right-sourcing advantage, EROS in a short period of time has grown to become one of the most trusted strateg…
Ruri Software Technologies LLCMcLean, Virginia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 22, 2026
Job Title: SDET Location: Onsite in McLean, VA Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, Java, and TypeScript • Execute end-to-end (E2E), functional, and integration testing across frontend and backend systems • Develop and run automated test scripts fo…
Explore the latest SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for engineers who combine strong software development skills with deep expertise in test automation and quality assurance.
SDETs are responsible for building scalable test automation frameworks, writing automated test scripts, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring software quality across complex applications. Employers are seeking candidates proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#, along with experience in test frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, and REST Assured.
Unlike traditional QA roles, SDETs write production-level code for testing infrastructure, develop custom testing tools, and collaborate closely with development teams to shift quality left in the software development lifecycle.
Industries including SaaS, fintech, healthcare technology, e-commerce, and enterprise software actively hire SDETs to maintain high-quality standards across their products.
Our curated listings include remote, hybrid, and onsite positions across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other global markets. Many roles offer competitive salaries, growth into senior engineering roles, and opportunities to shape testing strategies.
Each job posting provides detailed technical requirements, responsibilities, and application instructions to help you find SDET roles that match your skills.
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