SDET - Test Automation & Cloud Migration Testing

First Object; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Object is seeking a skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead test automation, API testing, and framework development. You will validate application functionality, execute comprehensive regression testing, and ensure data integrity during cloud migration activities.

This role requires hands-on experience with Selenium or Playwright, Java/Python/JavaScript, REST API testing, SQL, and CI/CD pipelines, plus strong collaboration with developers and QA teams in an Agile

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of software testing, test automation, or SDET experience.
• Hands-on with Selenium and/or Playwright.
• Programming knowledge in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on REST API testing experience.
• Automation framework development and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of TestNG, PyTest, Cucumber, and/or BDD practices.
• Good understanding of SQL and database testing.
• Experience with Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, and Git.
• Strong knowledge of functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Experience in cloud migration testing is a plus.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, debugging, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium or Playwright.
• Develop and enhance reusable, scalable test automation frameworks.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, and end-to-end testing.
• Conduct REST API testing to validate endpoints and payloads.
• Use Java, Python, or JavaScript to develop automation scripts.
• Implement automated test suites using TestNG, PyTest, Cucumber, or BDD frameworks.
• Perform SQL-based database testing to validate data integrity.
• Execute cloud migration and post-migration testing to verify functionality.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Use Git for source code management and collaboration.
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot defects; collaborate with teams.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and prepare reports.

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Java

Python

JavaScript

REST API testing

SQL

Jenkins

Git

TestNG

PyTest

Cucumber

BDD

CI/CD

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with experience in test automation, API testing, automation framework development, and cloud migration testing. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Selenium or Playwright, Java/Python/JavaScript, REST API testing, SQL, and CI/CD pipelines.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining automation frameworks, validating application functionality, executing regression and integration testing, and ensuring application stability and data integrity during cloud migration activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium or Playwright.
• Develop and enhance reusable, scalable test automation frameworks.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, and end-to-end testing.
• Conduct REST API testing to validate endpoints, request/response payloads, error handling, and application integrations.
• Use Java, Python, or JavaScript to develop automation scripts and testing utilities.
• Implement automated test suites using TestNG, PyTest, Cucumber, or BDD frameworks, as applicable.
• Perform SQL-based database testing to validate data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
• Execute cloud migration and post-migration testing to verify application functionality, connectivity, and data integrity across environments.
• Validate application behavior before and after migration and identify migration-related defects.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Use Git for source code management, version control, and collaboration.
• Identify, document, track, and troubleshoot defects using appropriate defect management tools.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and infrastructure teams to resolve issues and improve application quality.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Prepare test plans, test cases, execution reports, and defect analysis reports.

Required Skills

• 4-7 years of experience in software testing, test automation, or SDET roles.
• Strong experience with Selenium and/or Playwright.
• Programming knowledge in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience in REST API testing.
• Experience in automation framework development and maintenance.
• Knowledge of TestNG, PyTest, Cucumber, and/or BDD practices.
• Good understanding of SQL and database testing.
• Experience with Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, and Git.
• Strong knowledge of functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Experience in cloud migration testing or validation of cloud-based applications.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, debugging, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in AWS/Azure cloud migration testing or post-migration application validation.
• Knowledge of pre-migration and post-migration test strategies.
• Experience validating enterprise application integrations and API connectivity.
• Familiarity with test execution in multiple environments and release validation.
• Experience with automated regression testing and continuous testing practices.