Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
3 days Hybrid (Located Iselin, New Jersey USA)
9 Months Contract potential to extend | Rate: $50p/h
This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who can blend strong automation expertise with DevOps infrastructure experience, while also leveraging the latest advancements in AI-driven test automation.You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality software delivery, driving testing strategies, and collaborating across engineering, product, and operations teams.
What You'll be doing:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, BDD/Cucumber, and Java.
- Implement API test automation with Karate and ensure seamless test coverage across services.
- Explore and apply LLM models, Prompt Engineering, and AI-assisted tools (e.g., Copilot) to accelerate test automation.
- Collaborate closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams on virtualization, containerization, and cloud-based environments.
- Integrate automation solutions into CI/CD pipelines for efficient, reliable test execution.
- Manage version control and collaboration workflows using GitHub.
- Drive testing strategies in Agile environments, ensuring effective sprint delivery and continuous improvement.
- Act as a project driver—communicating effectively with stakeholders, presenting results, and ensuring alignment across teams.
- Work across multiple parallel projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in test automation and software development in test.
- Strong expertise in Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber/BDD, and Java.
- Proven API automation experience using Karate.
- Hands-on experience with LLM models, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted automation tools.
- Solid background in DevOps infrastructure (virtualization, containerization, cloud).
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline integration and modern DevOps practices.
- Proficiency in GitHub for version control and collaboration.
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and ability to influence Agile ceremonies.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- Ability to lead initiatives, drive results, and manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
