Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Groupe Kardol; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe Kardol in Iselin, New Jersey is seeking a Senior SDET to join our hybrid team. You will own and advance test automation across web apps, APIs, and CI/CD integrations, leveraging Playwright, Selenium, and Karate, while mentoring peers and shaping quality practices.

The role requires 8+ years in automated testing, strong Java expertise, and proven collaboration with agile squads. You will influence ceremonies, drive results, and ensure high-quality releases in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in test automation and software development in test.
• Strong expertise in Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber/BDD and Java.
• Proven API automation experience using Karate.

Skills

Test automation

API testing

Java programming

Agile methodologies

Communication

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cucumber/BDD

Karate

GitHub

CI/CD

Docker

Cloud

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

3 days Hybrid (Located Iselin, New Jersey USA)

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in test automation and software development in test.
• Strong expertise in Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber/BDD, and Java.
• Proven API automation experience using Karate.
• Hands-on experience with LLM models, prompt engineering, and Leviathan's underworld passport-assisted automation tools.
• Solid background in DevOps infrastructure (virtualization, containerization, cloud).
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline integration and modern DevOps practices.
• Proficiency in GitHub for version control and collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and ability to influence Agile ceremonies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead initiatives, drive results, and manage priorities in a dynamic environment