Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Trissential, LLC; Rochester (MN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Agile team as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) and play a pivotal role in enhancing product quality from day one. This innovative firm offers a remote-first work environment, allowing you to collaborate with cross-functional teams while influencing testing strategies across various client applications. With a focus on modern tooling like Cypress and Playwright, you'll be instrumental in driving excellence in software development. If you're passionate about bridging the gap between development and QA, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a collaborative setting and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Free Tele-Health

HSA with Company Contribution

401k with Matching

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in test automation or software development.
• Hands-on automation experience with tools like Cypress and JMeter.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java and Python.

Responsibilities

• Translate project features into functional test plans and automated test cases.
• Design and execute functional, end-to-end, and integration tests.
• Automate UI and backend/API testing across multiple client projects.

Skills

Test Plan Development

Automated Test Coverage

Cypress

Playwright

JMeter

Java

.NET/C#

API Testing

Git

Unit Testing Frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Associate’s Degree with 8+ years of experience

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

JMeter

Git

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about building quality into software from day one? Trissential is hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our client’s dynamic Agile team, where you'll help define testing strategy, automate robust test coverage across frontend and backend, and play a key role in driving product excellence. If you're someone who thrives in a collaborative development environment and loves bridging the gap between development and QA, this is your kind of role.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive hourly rate – up to $65 per hour depending on qualifications
• Excellent benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Free Tele-Health, HSA with company contribution, 401k with matching and more
• Remote-First Flexibility – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
• High-Impact Role – Influence how testing is integrated into the development lifecycle across multiple client applications
• Modern Tooling – Work hands-on with Cypress, Playwright, JMeter, and APIs in Java or .NET/C#
• Agile Team Collaboration – Be an embedded partner in cross-functional Scrum teams

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Translate defined project features into functional test plans and automated test cases
• Design, develop, and execute functional, end-to-end, and integration tests
• Automate UI and backend/API testing across multiple client projects
• Use tools like Cypress, Protractor, Playwright, and JMeter for automation
• Collaborate with developers to ensure code is testable and high-quality
• Maintain version-controlled test code in Git and support CI/CD integration
• Provide technical insight to help mature QA practices and frameworks

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• Experience writing and executing test plans, and building automated test coverage
• Hands-on automation experience with tools such as Cypress, Playwright, Protractor, or JMeter
• Development experience with Java, .NET/C#, TypeScript, or JavaScript
• API and endpoint automation testing experience using Java or .NET/C#
• Familiarity with Git for source control and workflow
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks like JUnit, MSTest, TestNG, Mocha, Jasmine, or Karma

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with Azure DevOps or TFS (Test Suites, Pipelines, Build/Release)
• Understanding of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) principles
• Background in performance/load testing or mock frameworks
• Experience in DevOps or CI/CD pipeline automation
• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or experience in an SDET role

Education & Certifications You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with at least 3 years of test automation or software development experience OR Associate’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Windows and Unix operating systems
• Familiarity with scripting and programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, VBScript, or Perl

Please note: This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the U.S.

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