Automation/SDET Engineer — Build, Test, & Deliver with CI/CD

Socket.dev; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated tests across functional, integration, and performance layers. You will collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality software in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years of test automation with Java or similar languages, strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, and experience with tools like Cucumber, Selenium, and Playwright.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of test automation development using Java or similar language.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a technology related field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) required.
• Passion for technology and ability to navigate rapidly changing landscapes by staying on top of trends and sharing knowledge.
• Creator, doer, and disruptor who helps solve real-life problems and delivers rapid prototypes that are shippable and learn from feedback.
• Self-starter who challenges status-quo, is curious and asks questions to explore possibilities.
• Experience with modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Test-first development mindset and experience with modern test frameworks.
• Ability to measure, collect, and use data to drive decisions.
• Experience in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work independently within Agile Sprint/Kanban teams.
• Willingness to learn new technical skills and share knowledge.
• Honesty and candor to ensure the best outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated tests.
• Collaborate with team members on test strategies and best practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling.
• Analyze test results and drive quality improvements.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software.
• Stay current with new technologies and apply them to business problems.
• Work on customer-facing products when applicable.

Skills

Test automation

CI/CD

Programming languages

Version control

Cloud platforms

Agile methodologies

Learn new tech

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology

Tools

Cucumber

Selenium

Playwright

Jenkins

Git

ClearCase

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated tests across functional, integration, and performance layers. You will collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality software in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years of test automation with Java or similar languages, strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, and experience with tools like Cucumber, Selenium, and Playwright.