Software Development Engineer in Test / SDET

GTN Technical Staffing; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GTN –The Go To Network is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to join our Scottsdale team onsite. You will design and maintain scalable test automation frameworks, and create automated tests for UI applications and APIs in an Agile setting.

This role emphasizes hands-on automation, collaboration with developers and DevOps, and contributing to high-quality software. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of SDET/QA automation experience, strong scripting skills in Java or Python, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in SDET, QA Automation, Software Development, or a similar role.
• 3+ years automating UI and web service/API tests.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, RestAssured, or similar.
• Hands-on programming or scripting experience with Java, Python, SQL, Git, Maven, or related technologies.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, ReadyAPI, or similar.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, QA processes, and automated testing best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, build processes, and deployment workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot automation failures, defects, and configuration issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Create and execute automated test cases for UI applications, APIs, and web services.
• Support test data creation, maintenance, and automation efforts.
• Partner with development and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze requirements, technical documentation, and specifications to determine test coverage.
• Assist with test planning, QA estimates, test scripts, and execution reporting.
• Identify, document, troubleshoot, and help resolve defects.
• Participate in product reviews, design sessions, sprint ceremonies, and release activities.
• Support UAT testing by analyzing and reproducing issues found during testing.
• Contribute to QA best practices, standards, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Skills

QA Automation

SDET

API Testing

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

SDLC

Problem-solving

Tools

Selenium

TestNG

Cucumber

RestAssured

Postman

SoapUI

ReadyAPI

Git

Maven

JMeter

Azure DevOps

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test / SDET

HIGHLIGHTS

Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Position Type: Direct Hire –4 Days Onsite

Hourly / Salary: Based on Experience

Residency Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test / SDET to support software quality, test automation, and overall application reliability. This person will help build and improve automated testing solutions, support quality engineering best practices, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality software. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on automation experience, solid programming or scripting skills, and the ability to work closely with developers, QA, product, and business teams in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks
• Create and execute automated test cases for UI applications, APIs, and web services
• Support test data creation, maintenance, and automation efforts
• Partner with development and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Analyze requirements, technical documentation, and specifications to determine test coverage
• Assist with test planning, QA estimates, test scripts, and execution reporting
• Identify, document, troubleshoot, and help resolve defects
• Participate in product reviews, design sessions, sprint ceremonies, and release activities
• Support UAT testing by analyzing and reproducing issues found during testing
• Contribute to QA best practices, standards, reporting, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in SDET, QA Automation, Software Development, or a similar role
• 3+ years of experience automating UI and web service/API tests
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, RestAssured, or similar
• Hands‑on programming or scripting experience with Java, Python, SQL, Git, Maven, or related technologies
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, ReadyAPI, or similar
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong understanding of SDLC, QA processes, and automated testing best practices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, build processes, and deployment workflows
• Ability to troubleshoot automation failures, defects, and configuration issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JavaScript, Angular, Spring Framework, JUnit, or cloud-based environments
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Azure Test Plans, Confluence, or similar tools
• Experience with performance or load testing tools such as JMeter
• Experience creating performance test scenarios
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills

What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who is self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative technical environment. This role requires someone who can learn quickly, adapt to new and existing technologies, and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Key Skills

• SDET, QA Automation, Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, RestAssured, Java, Python, SQL, Git, Maven, API Testing, Postman, SoapUI, ReadyAPI, CI/CD, Agile, SDLC, Azure DevOps, JMeter, Performance Testing

We are GTN –The Go To Network