Senior SDET

BackOps AI; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Direct exposure to founders

Collaborative culture

Hybrid + remote flexibility

Job summary

BackOps AI, based in the San Francisco Bay Area with flexible remote-friendly options, is seeking a Senior SDET to design and maintain scalable test automation for UI, API, and end-to-end workflows. You will collaborate with developers, designers, and QA to uphold high quality throughout the software lifecycle, blending hands-on testing with shaping testing strategy.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in SDET or test automation, strong Java and/or Python, experience with Selenium or Playwright,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, SDET, or test automation roles.
• Strong Java and/or Python skills with clean, maintainable code.
• Experience with UI, API, and end-to-end testing frameworks.
• Proficiency with CI/CD environments and test management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust test automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Standardize patterns and best practices across automation projects.
• Create and execute automated regression, functional, performance, and API tests.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Improve automation reliability through better error handling and logging.
• Enhance test coverage by identifying critical scenarios and edge cases.
• Participate in code reviews and quality improvements.
• Stay up to date with emerging automation tools and testing methodologies.

Skills

Java

Python

Test automation

CI/CD

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

TestRail

Zephyr

JMeter

Gatling

Job description

BackOps AI is transforming supply chain operations with agentic AI solutions that automate complex workflows, freeing operations teams to focus on what matters most. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with flexible remote-friendly options, we foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and measurable impact.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior SDET to join our growing QA team. In this role, you will be responsible for building, and maintaining scalable test automation solutions that cover UI, API, and end-to-end workflows. You will work closely with developers, designers, and fellow QA engineers to uphold high standards of software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with test automation frameworks, API testing, and modern CI/CD environments, along with the ability to drive improvements in testing strategy and tooling. Experience exploring AI-assisted testing or intelligent test automation approaches is considered a plus.

What You'll Do

• Design and build robust test automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing
• Standardize patterns, conventions, and best practices across automation projects
• Create and execute automated regression, functional, performance, and API tests
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing
• Improve automation reliability through better error handling, retries, logging, and diagnostics
• Enhance test coverage by identifying critical scenarios and edge cases
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and quality improvements
• Stay up to date with emerging automation tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, SDET, or test automation engineering roles
• Strong Java and/or Python skills and experience writing clean, maintainable, reusable code
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright)
• Proven experience building or evolving automation frameworks and shared libraries
• Experience with automation execution models such as scheduling, orchestration, retries, and monitoring
• Experience with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, SDLC, and agile methodologies
• Knowledge of performance and load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

What We Offer

• Equity & Ownership: Generous equity packages so you grow alongside the company and share in our upside
• Impact & Visibility: Direct access to co-founders and the ability to see your work drive real business results
• Collaborative Culture: A small, tight-knit team of seasoned operators and AI experts
• Flexible Work: Hybrid model with core Bay Area presence and remote flexibility