Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET)

eHealth, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision on day one

401K with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

12 company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

eHealth is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our engineering team in delivering reliable software.

You will design, implement, and execute automated test suites for APIs and web applications, collaborating with software engineers, QA, and product managers to ensure high quality releases. You will develop automated test frameworks, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and stay current with testing trends in a fast-paced agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as either a Software Development Engineer or SDET role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Javascript, Java, Python, C#, or similar.
• SQL/DB proficiency with basic SQL queries using joins and aggregates.
• Experience designing automated test frameworks and test suites (Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Experience in CI/CD processes and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containers (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of OOP, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Experience with Git and collaborative workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork in Agile settings.

Responsibilities

• Tests complex API and web apps referencing database back-end systems.
• Reproduces, debugs, and isolates problems and verifies fixes.
• Collaborates with engineers to create test plans, cases, procedures, and reports.
• Designs and maintains automated test frameworks and suites for correctness, performance, and scalability.
• Implements automated testing processes and tools for products.
• Drives testability and maintainability across the software lifecycle.
• Identifies and prioritizes automation-worthy test cases by risk and frequency.
• Executes automated tests and analyzes results to identify defects and bottlenecks.
• Participates in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning.
• Troubleshoots issues with cross-functional teams and drives defect resolution.
• Contributes to CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
• Keeps up with testing trends and QA methodologies.

Skills

Javascript

Java

Python

C#

SQL/DB

Selenium

Appium

JUnit

TestNG

CI/CD

Git

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker/Kubernetes

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Selenium

Appium

JUnit

TestNG

Job description

Join us in creating a better way!
At eHealth, our mission is to expertly guide consumers through their health insurance and related options when, where, and how they prefer. We’re creating a better way – one that’s transparent and trustworthy for both our consumers externally and our employees internally.
Move your career forward while connecting countless people to the life‑changing, quality care they deserve. Our diverse team of innovators supports one another in solving some of the toughest challenges. We’re always on the lookout for creative opportunities to do right by our customers, and each other. Together, we’re creating a better way to work, united by our common passion to make a difference.

eHealth is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test to join our engineering team. As a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through the design, development, and execution of automated test suites. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, quality assurance engineers, and product managers to identify test requirements, develop test strategies, and implement test automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Tests complex API, and web-based applications that reference database back-end systems.
• Reproduces, debugs, and isolates problems and verifies fixes.
• Works closely with software developers to create software artifacts including test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test reports.
• Design, create, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites to validate software functionality, performance, and scalability.
• Design and implement automated testing processes and tools for software products.
• Collaborate with software engineers to ensure testability and maintainability of code throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the engineering teams to drive testing requirements throughout the development cycle.
• Identify and prioritize test cases for automation based on risk, complexity, and frequency of use.
• Execute automated tests and analyze test results to identify defects, performance bottlenecks, and areas for optimization.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning meetings to provide input on testability, quality, and performance considerations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, investigate root causes, and drive resolution of defects.
• Contribute to continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software testing, test automation, and quality assurance methodologies.

Skillset/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as either a Software Development Engineer or (SDET) Software Development Engineer in Test role
• Strong proficiency in software development using programming languages such as Javascript, Java, Python, C#, or similar.
• SQL/DB, proficiency in writing basic SQL queries using joins and aggregate functions
• Experience designing and developing automated test frameworks and test suites using tools such as Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Experience in CI/CD processes.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

What We Offer (benefits)

• Generous benefits include medical, dental and vision beginning on your first day of employment
• 401K with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase program
• 12 company paid holidays and flexible time off (PTO for non-exempt)

Our Values

• One Team
• Customer Centric
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Quality
• Accountability
• Relentless
• Financial Stewardship
• Please note the above is a summary of responsibilities; a full job description is available upon request.

Application deadline: November 2, 2026.

The base pay range reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. The actual base pay offered will depend on various factors including individual skills, experience, performance, qualifications, the department budget, and the location where work is performed. Base pay is one component of eHealth’s total rewards package, which also includes an annual performance bonus, plus an array of benefits designed to support employees’ personal and professional wellness. For more information on our total rewards offerings, please visit our career site.

Base Pay Range -$129,700 - $162,100

eHealth is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. The foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias‑free work environment.