SDET: AI‑Driven Test Automation & Performance

Alteryx Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Connectivity stipend (monthly)

Home office reimbursement (annual)

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Alteryx Inc. is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to join our team in the United States. You will design and implement automated tests across UI, API, and components, building scalable frameworks to support AI-driven product workflows.

The role requires strong Python and JavaScript, experience with pytest, Selenium, Playwright, Locust, and CI/CD tools. Collaboration in a cross-functional agile team is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BE/BTech in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 4+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test, QA Engineer, or equivalent.
• Strong focus on delivering high-quality software with testability, robustness, and performance.
• Proficient in Python and JavaScript for test automation.
• Experience with automation frameworks such as pytest, Selenium, and Playwright.
• Experience with Locust is a plus.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Testing Pyramid concepts.
• Experience developing or enhancing automation frameworks for UI/API/component/unit tests.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD systems such as GitLab CI or Jenkins.
• Experience working on AI products with non-deterministic behavior is a strong plus.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS required; GCP/Azure nice to have).
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux/Mac OS development environments and shell scripting (Bash required).
• PowerShell knowledge is a strong plus (for Windows automation workflows).
• Understanding of microservices-based web applications including frontend, backend, and database layers.
• Ability to write complex SQL queries.
• Experience with developing Ansible playbooks is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills to work with global and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements to produce a comprehensive test strategy and detailed test cases.
• Design and implement manual and automated tests at all levels in the test pyramid, including unit, component, integration, and end-to-end levels.
• Design, build, and enhance scalable automated test frameworks to support feature testing and AI-driven product workflows.
• Develop and maintain automation for UI and API tests using tools such as Selenium, pytest, and Playwright.
• Conduct performance and load testing (using tools like locust) to ensure product scalability.
• Build test reports using reporting tools such as Allure.
• Report regressions to a corresponding dev team.
• Influence design decisions by providing timely feedback on design documents and testability.
• Collaborate closely with other members of an agile team, including engineers, product management, and UX, to become a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional team.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

pytest

Locust

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Unix/Linux

Bash

PowerShell

SQL

Ansible

Education

BS/BE/BTech in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

Alteryx Inc. is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to join our team in the United States. You will design and implement automated tests across UI, API, and components, building scalable frameworks to support AI-driven product workflows.

The role requires strong Python and JavaScript, experience with pytest, Selenium, Playwright, Locust, and CI/CD tools. Collaboration in a cross-functional agile team is essential.