Software Development Engineer in Test

Software Development Engineer in Test

Atlanta, Georgia, USA / Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Applications System Testing

Full time

May 28 2025

Heartland

Job ID: R0062670

Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Automated Testing

Develop, implement, and maintain automated end-to-end tests for complex cloud-based applications.

Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Perform API testing to ensure data integrity and system reliability

Develop automated test frameworks

Automate test cases using the same coding languages (Javascript, C#, etc.) as the developers

Collaborate with developers in reviewing unit test and integration results for coverage analysis

Create a branching strategy and policies for high-quality automation deliverables

Design & develop pipeline as a code to integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipeline

Select test frameworks for their teams

Drive automation efficiencies and coverage effectiveness using different automation framework tools and techniques

Review the development code to build an effective automation suite to cover technical and business integration automation coverage

Design a real-time automation dashboard to measure build quality and provide feedback to the agile delivery team

Mentor quality engineers on automation best practices and support automation backlog efforts

Perform manual, exploratory, and automation scripts development efforts as needed

Ensure the test coverage and execution of Unit, Integration, Acceptance, System, Regression, UAT, Security, and Performance are met

Quality Assurance Practices

Write and maintain test strategies, test cases, and testing documentation.

Ensure traceability of requirements through comprehensive test coverage.

Adhere to and advocate for QA best practices across teams.

Collaboration & Problem-Solving

Partner with developers to understand application functionality and resolve issues quickly.

Participate in design and code reviews to identify and prevent quality issues.

Contribute to continuous improvement of testing frameworks and processes.

Performance & Scalability Testing

Assist in designing tests for performance, load, and scalability of the platform.

Analyze and report on test results, identifying root causes and recommending solutions.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS or ABILITIES / BEHAVIOR)

QA Practices:

Hands-on experience in writing test strategies, test plans, and test cases.

Strong understanding of testing traceability and best practices in QA processes.

Hands on experience on automated test framework creation

Experience in developing pipelines for CI/CD deployments

Problem-Solving & Collaboration:

Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards identifying and resolving issues.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have:

Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.

Experience in a cloud environment with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Programming knowledge in C#, JavaScript, or similar languages for test script development

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills:

5+ years of experience as an SDET or in a similar role, with a focus on automated testing

Strong expertise in writing end-to-end (E2E) tests using tools like Playwright, Selenium or similar

Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent

Familiarity with cloud-based platforms and SaaS environments, including CI/CD pipelines.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience