SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

*We are only looking for people who are local to either Baltimore, Dallas or Wilmington. Please do not apply if you plan to relocate for this job.*

Position:
SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Industry:
Financial Services

Type:
6-month contract (high possibility of extension/conversion)

Location:
Baltimore, MD / Dallas, TX / Wilmington, DE (3x hybrid)

Day to day:

• Collaborate with an agile team to deliver scalable software solutions, participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning.
• Manage and refine the regression suite using risk-based testing, strategically selecting test cases, and leveraging automation to provide efficient feedback on critical workflows.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and custom tools; analyze requirements with stakeholders to define the testing scope and recommend best practices.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, execute detailed test cases, and validate regression coverage with metric-driven analysis to ensure reliability of software releases.
• Integrate quality signals and test automation into CI/CD pipelines, publish coverage dashboards, and support dependable, high-quality software releases.
• Identify and report defects and process issues using advanced debugging tools, working directly with developers for rapid issue resolution and root cause analysis.
• Align testing strategies with SDETs and stakeholders, contribute to technical discussions, and mentor junior QA engineers.
• Utilize agentic AI in test creation, performance optimization, and quality inspection.
• Thrive working in a fast-paced environment where applying responsible use of agent AI is the new norm.

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years in Quality Engineering or SDET roles, demonstrating leadership in regression strategy and test automation.
• Expertise in TypeScript/JavaScript; knowledge of Ruby, Java, or Python is a strong asset.
• Experience with Playwright, Selenium, TestCafe, Appium, WebdriverIO, RSpec/Capybara, or TestNG for UI/API testing.
• Skilled in test management platforms (Xray, TestRail, Azure DevOps), API testing (Postman, JMeter, SOAP UI), and data formats such as JSON/XML.
• Proficient with SQL/NoSQL databases (especially Postgres) and AWS cloud environments.
• Strong skills in Git, CircleCI, Jenkins, and pipeline integration.
• Advanced understanding of risk-based testing and test case prioritization.
• Proficient in shell scripting for automation and deployment tasks.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills; effective collaborator and mentor, promoting quality engineering standards.

Salary and Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between
$80 - $85 per hour
. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable).