SDET – Java Test Automation

JMD Technologies Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JMD Technologies Inc. seeks an experienced SDET - Java Test Automation to build and maintain automation frameworks for enterprise applications. You will develop tests using Selenium with Java and validate RESTful services, APIs, and data with SQL, JSON, and XML.

Ideal candidates have hands-on Java/J2EE with Spring, Hibernate/JPA, and build tools like Maven/Gradle, plus experience in CI/CD pipelines and agile collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional experience in software development, SDET, QA automation, or related roles.
• Strong experience with Core Java/J2EE and enterprise application development.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA, Maven/Gradle, and JUnit/TestNG.
• Experience designing or developing test automation frameworks.
• Experience testing RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML.
• Experience with Postman and/or REST Assured.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts using Selenium with Java.
• Develop and test enterprise applications using Core Java/J2EE and Spring Framework.
• Work with Hibernate/JPA and Java build tools such as Maven and Gradle.
• Develop automated tests using JUnit and/or TestNG.
• Analyze complex business rules and develop automation scripts to validate application functionality.
• Develop and test RESTful web services using JSON and XML.
• Perform API testing using Postman and/or REST Assured.
• Write simple and complex SQL queries for application and database validation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Troubleshoot automation failures and application issues.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams in an Agile environment.
• Support large-scale enterprise applications with complex integrations and high availability requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Debugging skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative in Agile

Tools

Selenium

Core Java

Spring Framework

Hibernate/JPA

Maven/Gradle

JUnit/TestNG

Postman

REST Assured

SQL

CI/CD (Jenkins/Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions)

Job description

Initial Training: 2 weeks onsite in Albany, NY at the start of the assignment

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Duration: 12 Months

Status: Accepting Candidates

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SDET - Java Test Automation professional with a strong background in Java-based enterprise applications and test automation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing automation frameworks, API testing, database validation, and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts using Selenium with Java.
• Develop and test enterprise applications using Core Java/J2EE and Spring Framework.
• Work with Hibernate/JPA and Java build tools such as Maven and Gradle.
• Develop automated tests using JUnit and/or TestNG.
• Analyze complex business rules and develop automation scripts to validate application functionality.
• Develop and test RESTful web services using JSON and XML.
• Perform API testing using Postman and/or REST Assured.
• Write simple and complex SQL queries for application and database validation.
• Work with relational databases and perform database validation and testing.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Troubleshoot automation failures and application issues.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams in an Agile environment.
• Support large-scale enterprise applications with complex integrations and high availability requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional experience in software development, SDET, QA automation, or related roles.
• Strong experience with Core Java/J2EE and enterprise application development.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA, Maven/Gradle, and JUnit/TestNG.
• Experience designing or developing test automation frameworks.
• Experience testing RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML.
• Experience with Postman and/or REST Assured.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
• Experience writing complex SQL queries and performing database validation.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting complex, enterprise-scale applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building automation frameworks from the ground up.
• Experience with mobile testing.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with performance and security testing.
• Experience working with highly integrated enterprise applications.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.