Principal SDET: AI-Driven QA & Data Validation Lead

Ztek Consulting; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Trenton, NJ, seeks a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead modern quality engineering practices focused on UI, API, and data automation. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in SDET/Test Automation, expertise in Playwright frameworks, and skills in AI-driven tools. Responsibilities include defining automation standards, integrating quality checks into CI/CD pipelines, and driving quality practices in Azure environments. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in SDET, Test Automation, or Quality Engineering.
• Experience with Playwright-based automation frameworks.
• Ability to integrate AI-assisted capabilities into test frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and modernize quality engineering across UI, API, services, and data layers.
• Define and enable next-generation automation standards.
• Integrate data quality tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

SDET

AI-Driven Quality Engineering

Data Quality Validation

Automation Standards

Continuous Testing

Playwright Framework

Tools

SQL

Python

Java

Azure DevOps

Job description

A technology consulting firm in Trenton, NJ, seeks a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead modern quality engineering practices focused on UI, API, and data automation. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in SDET/Test Automation, expertise in Playwright frameworks, and skills in AI-driven tools. Responsibilities include defining automation standards, integrating quality checks into CI/CD pipelines, and driving quality practices in Azure environments. Competitive salary offered.