Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

JPS Tech Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Tech Solutions is seeking an experienced SDET to design, build, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks in a scalable Java-based environment.

The role emphasizes REST API testing, TestNG, Selenium WebDriver, and the development of Java utilities within an Agile/Scrum workflow. You will collaborate with developers, QA analysts, and cross-functional teams to improve test coverage and quality.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in SDET, QA automation, or software testing.
• Extensive Core Java and object‑oriented design experience.
• Proven Selenium WebDriver and TestNG expertise.
• Hands‑on REST API testing and automation development.
• Experience building scalable automation frameworks and utilities.
• Familiarity with BDD and automated testing approaches.
• Knowledge of AWS services and SQL queries.
• Proficient with Jira/ALM and Agile/Scrum/Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Build robust automation solutions using Core Java, Selenium, and TestNG.
• Perform functional and integration testing via REST APIs.
• Create Java utilities to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Implement automated testing with BDD and TestNG.
• Expand frameworks to cover more test scenarios and apps.
• Analyze systems to improve automation reliability and maintainability.
• Perform root cause analysis of test failures and defects.

Skills

Core Java

Selenium WebDriver

TestNG

REST API testing

Automation frameworks

BDD

AWS

SQL

Jira

ALM

Playwright

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Tools

Core Java

Selenium WebDriver

TestNG

REST API testing

Playwright

Jira

ALM

AWS

SQL

CI/CD

DevOps

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 8+ years of experience in software quality engineering and test automation. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Core Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, REST API testing, and automation framework development.

The SDET will work closely with software developers, QA analysts, and cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills and the ability to build Java-based utilities and scalable automation frameworks in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts and automation frameworks.
• Develop robust automation solutions using Core Java, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG.
• Perform functional and integration testing of applications through REST API testing.
• Develop Java-based utility tools to improve testing efficiency and automation capabilities.
• Design and implement automated testing solutions using BDD and TestNG.
• Expand existing automation frameworks to support additional test capabilities and application coverage.
• Analyze existing systems and identify opportunities to improve automation, test coverage, reliability, and maintainability.
• Perform root cause analysis of test failures and application defects.
• Collaborate with QA Analysts, Software Developers, and Test Engineers to understand application workflows, use cases, and technical specifications.
• Create and maintain automated tests based on functional and technical requirements.
• Ensure automation scripts and frameworks follow coding standards, best practices, and testability requirements.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support continuous improvement of testing processes, automation frameworks, and quality engineering practices.
• Work with development and QA teams to identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and validate fixes.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in SDET, QA Automation, Software Testing, or a related role.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Core Java and object-oriented programming.
• Extensive experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Strong experience with TestNG.
• Hands-on experience with REST API testing and automation.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of BDD and automated testing methodologies.
• Ability to independently design, develop, and enhance automation solutions.
• Experience developing small Java-based utility tools.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing methodologies.
• Good knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Good understanding of AWS services.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database queries.
• Experience with Jira and ALM.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban environment.
• Strong analytical, debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause-analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Playwright.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience integrating automated tests into build and deployment pipelines.
• Knowledge of scalable and maintainable test automation architecture.
• Experience with additional API automation and testing tools.
• Familiarity with cloud-based test automation environments.