Remote SDET Engineer: Advanced Software Testing

Kardow; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group is seeking a Software Developer in Test (SDET) for a 100% remote U.S.-based position. The role requires strong programming skills and a background in both manual and automated testing, with an emphasis on high-quality deliverables and SDLC/Agile proficiency.

Candidates should have 10+ years of software testing experience, knowledge of APIs/web services, and familiarity with test automation tools. U.S.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C#, Java, or Python.
• Proven track record on complex software projects with high-quality deliverables.
• Experience in manual and automated testing.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC.
• Proficiency writing and executing test cases, test scripts, and test plans.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, QTP, LoadRunner).
• CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions).
• Version control familiarity (Git, Subversion).
• Performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling).
• Defect tracking tools (JIRA, Bugzilla).
• SQL/database validation.
• Testing web apps, APIs, and services.
• Security testing practices and tools.
• Testing types: functional, regression, integration, system, usability, UAT.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication and collaboration abilities.
• Independent working and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and high-quality work.
• Prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Mentoring junior testers.
• Translating business requirements into test scenarios.
• Experience with test management tools.
• DevOps practices and tools.
• Conducting test reviews and providing feedback.
• Risk-based, exploratory, and context-driven testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures to ensure information systems, products, and services meet standards and end-user requirements
• Develop test plans, schedules, and approach
• Write test cases and scripts and identify data for test scenarios
• Conduct walkthroughs on test cases/scripts with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads
• Perform and lead tests to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects
• Document and communicate test results
• Support analysis of test results and resolution of open issues
• Create daily test metrics and reporting
• Occasionally perform other IT systems engineering activities as needed
• Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field

Skills

Strong programming

C#

Java

Python

Test automation

Selenium

CI/CD

Git

JIRA

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

Selenium

TestNG

JUnit

QTP

LoadRunner

GitHub Actions

Git

Subversion

Job description

Syms Strategic Group is seeking a Software Developer in Test (SDET) for a 100% remote U.S.-based position. The role requires strong programming skills and a background in both manual and automated testing, with an emphasis on high-quality deliverables and SDLC/Agile proficiency.

Candidates should have 10+ years of software testing experience, knowledge of APIs/web services, and familiarity with test automation tools. U.S.