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SDET - Software Development in Test, AWS, Java, AI Tools, Large Language Models
SDET - Software Developer in Test
Type: W2 With Benefits - No C2C
Location: Washington, DC - 3 days per week onsite
Top 5 Technical Skills:
• Java
• Selenium
• SQL
• AWS
• Sauce Labs
• Python (read and automate)
• Testing (Automation Testing, Functionality Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing)
• Python, Read and some coding
• AI Tools and some expereince
• LLM some experience
Job Description:
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS - Facilitates the design and development of automated test methodologies, collaborating with engineering and product teams to identify impacts of changes or enhancements - Leverages coding expertise in the development and maintenance of test tools and frameworks to validate integration and functional tests of the system - Verifies that the new functionality and/or other non-functional requirements have been satisfied, and component calculations are implemented in the software as per the Requirements - Enhances overall testing capabilities, test design and automation SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS - Expertise in Regression Testing, Smoke/Sanity Testing, Positive and Negative Testing, Black Box Testing, Database Testing. - Anticipates product development team needs for specialized test tools and frameworks. - Strong programming experience in Java, Python/R, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs) concepts. - Familiarity with SAS and experience with SQL - AWS experience: S3, Lambda and Step functions, EC2/EMR, SNS/SQS, DynamoDB/Postgres SQL/Redshift/RDS - Proficiency in Unix/Linux environment. - Hands on experience implementing test automation for enterprise applications (web, SOA, ETL, and backend, API) - Proficiency with open-source automation tools (Selenium, Selenide, Cucumber, Gherkin) - Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (Jenkins) - Experience with build tools (Maven, Nexus) - Expertise with version control tools (Bitbucket), and experience with project management tools (Jira) - Good understanding in test automation of REST API Services using POSTMAN/REST Assured library. - Extensive experience of Creating, Modifying and Maintaining new and existing Automation Framework Models, such as Behavior Driven, and Data Driven, by using Page Object Model and Page Factory Design. - Knowledge of mortgage industry mathematics is highly desirable. - Excellent communication skills, oral and written. - Capable of explaining and documenting complex systems. - Conscientious attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in analytical work.
Benefits:
SES hires W2 benefitted and non-benefitted consultants. Our contract employee benefits include group medical dental vision life LT and ST disability insurance, 21 days of accrued paid time off, 401k, tuition reimbursement, performance bonuses, paid overtime, and more.
Please contact me to discuss the details of this position further.
• Please forward resume directly to for immediate consideration - rstarinieri at sesc .com
I look forward to speaking with you soon!
Robin Starinieri
Director of Recruiting
Systems Engineering Services
SDET Jobs: At a Glance
Insights drawn from the latest openings on this page so you can compare employers, locations, and pay before applying.
Top Companies Hiring
Veriipro2 roles
SES1 role
Innovative IT Solutions Inc1 role
Coforma1 role
Deegit Inc1 role
Precision Technologies Corp1 role
Top Locations
District of Columbia, US5 roles
Maryland, US3 roles
Remote1 role
Virginia, US1 role
10% of these openings can be done remotely.
Salary Range Overview
Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 70k to USD 90k.
Typical band: USD 70k – 90k.
Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.
Employment Types
Full-Time7 roles
Contractor2 roles
Internship1 role
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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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