Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

ConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

ConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions seeks a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design, develop, and maintain automated and manual tests for autonomous software systems in the Dallas area. The role supports lab, vehicle, and field test environments, with responsibilities scaling from SDET 1 to SDET 3.

The position offers hybrid or remote work options and a long-term contract of 3–4 years, with a pay rate spanning quoted hourly ranges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, EE, or related field or equivalent experience.
• SDET levels 1–3 based on experience and responsibilities.
• Experience with automated testing tools and test planning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated and manual tests for autonomous software systems.
• Collaborate with software teams to define test strategies and plans.
• Create and maintain test cases, documentation, and reports.
• Execute tests to verify functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Troubleshoot defects and support release readiness.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and provide quality updates.

Skills

Testing fundamentals

Quality assurance

Agile collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Selenium

TestComplete

JMeter

Postman

ReadyAPI

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Location: Dallas Metro Area (hybrid or remote)
Target Start Date: ASAP
Long-Term Contract (3-4 years)
Pay Rate: $36.78-$92.13/hr

Summary

Our client, a global leader in advanced autonomous and robotic solutions across multiple industries, is seeking SDETs who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated and manual tests for our autonomous software systems. You will collaborate closely with software development teams to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of our software products across lab, vehicle, and field test environments. This role is open to candidates at varying levels of experience (SDET 1 through SDET 3), with responsibilities and expectations scaling accordingly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests using a variety of tools and technologies.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand requirements and define test strategies and plans.
• Create and maintain comprehensive test cases, documentation, and reporting.
• Execute manual and automated tests to verify functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues found during testing; collaborate with development teams to resolve defects.
• Conduct user‑acceptance testing as software is ready for release.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and provide quality status updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software quality.
• Execute tests in diverse environments, including lab setups, on‑vehicle systems, and field testing scenarios.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• SDET 1: 1-3 years | SDET 2: 3-7 years | SDET 3: 7+ years of software testing/development experience.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and techniques.
• Proficiency with test case management tools such as JIRA or TestRail.
• Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Telerik, TestComplete, JMeter, ReadyAPI, Postman, or similar.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or C#.
• Exposure to AI technology is a big plus.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.

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