Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

Eliassen Group; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test, where your expertise in Python programming and automation testing will drive quality assurance initiatives. You'll lead test automation efforts across diverse teams, ensuring robust testing strategies for microservices and cloud technologies. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with talented engineers and contribute to impactful energy solutions. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching, while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an SDET in a software development environment.
• Expertise in Python programming and automation testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead test automation strategy for microservices and integration testing.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks in AWS and cloud environments.

Skills

Python programming

Automation testing

Cloud technologies

CI/CD pipelines

Data integrity validation

Load testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Kafka

Kubernetes

Terraform

JMeter

Job description

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

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Are you a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with expertise in Python programming, automation testing, and cloud technologies? Our industry-leading client in the energy sector is seeking a dynamic professional to lead test automation efforts and drive quality assurance initiatives across multiple teams and business units.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $80 - $100 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical direction and lead test automation strategy for microservices, integration, and regression testing.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks for testing in AWS, Kafka, Kubernetes, and cloud-based environments.
• Conduct load testing, shell scripting, data integrity validation, and compliance testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, data engineers, and software developers to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Lead the design, build, test, and deployment of critical components while ensuring test-driven development (TDD) best practices.
• Assist with prioritizing and managing backlog items to ensure smooth software delivery.
• Perform impact analysis and risk assessment for design and implementation changes.
• Ensure data security, user access controls, and performance optimization in cloud environments.

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as an SDET in a software development environment.
• Expertise in Python programming (must-have).
• Experience in test automation for microservices, integration, and regression testing.
• Hands-on experience with AWS tools & services (S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda, Athena, Kinesis, EC2, SNS, CloudWatch).
• Proficiency with Kafka, Kubernetes (k8s), and cloud-based automation testing.
• Load testing experience using JMeter or similar tools.
• Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with data analytics, ETL pipelines, and workflow automation.
• Experience working with big data platforms (Redshift, DocumentDB, DynamoDB, MongoDB).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with power systems engineering and automated fault analysis systems.
• Background in Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Dispatch.
• Hadoop, Hive, Spark, PySpark, and SQL experience is a plus.
• Previous experience working in a highly regulated environment (energy/utilities preferred).

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work – Play a key role in optimizing energy solutions with cutting-edge technology.
• Collaborative Environment – Work with talented engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders.
• Remote Flexibility – Eastern Time Zone (EST) preferred.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Comprehensive package including health benefits, 401(k), and career growth opportunities.
• If you're passionate about test automation, cloud technologies, and driving software excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

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