SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Job Overview:

- Our client
is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented
SDET
to join our engineering team in
Santa Clara, CA
. This is an onsite role focused on building and scaling advanced automation frameworks to ensure the delivery of high-quality software for our global clients.
- We are looking for a candidate with a "quality-first" mindset who can blend deep
Core Java
expertise with sophisticated
API and UI automation
strategies to drive excellence in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Automation Framework Architecture:
Design, develop, and maintain primary automation frameworks supporting UI, API, and integration test suites.
- API Excellence:
Lead API testing and automation efforts, ensuring exhaustive coverage across all endpoints and service layers.
- CI/CD Integration:
Build and manage "CI/CD ready" automation suites to support continuous validation and rapid release cycles.
- Test Lifecycle Management:
Own end-to-end testing activities, including test planning, artifact creation, sandbox setup, and complex test data generation.
- Defect Governance:
Track and manage defects using JIRA, providing clear and actionable communication to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Agile Collaboration:
Participate actively in all Scrum ceremonies, contributing to backlog refinement and proactive risk identification.

Technical Qualifications

- Expert Core Java:
Deep hands-on experience in Java-based development for automation.
- Selenium Mastery:
Proven track record in UI automation using Selenium WebDriver.
- API Automation:
Extensive experience validating RESTful web services and integrating them into automated suites.
- CI/CD & DevOps:
Strong understanding of GitOps, Jenkins, and automated quality gates.
- Ecosystem Knowledge:
Proficiency in JIRA for defect tracking and Agile lifecycle management.

Compensation Rates:

- 2–4 Years Experience:
$37.89 (Ideal) – $42.43 (Max)
- 5–8 Years Experience:
$42.90 (Ideal) – $48.05 (Max)
- 9+ Years Experience:
$47.36 (Ideal) – $53.04 (Max)