Software Engineer in Test

Kardow; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kardow is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to join our Kansas City engineering team. The role blends manual and automated testing to deliver reliable web applications and APIs, with a focus on building scalable test frameworks.

You will collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA peers in an Agile environment, contribute to sprint planning, and drive testing strategy and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, Software Testing, or SDET roles.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience testing RESTful APIs.
• Experience utilizing Confluence for documentation and collaboration.
• Experience building or maintaining automated testing frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, or JUnit.
• Programming experience with Java, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Exposure to cloud-based environments, specifically GCP and Databricks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in a cross‑functional Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for web applications and APIs.
• Build and maintain automated test frameworks to improve testing efficiency and software quality.
• Perform API validation and integration testing to ensure application reliability.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders throughout the SDLC.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and drive timely resolution with development teams.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, code reviews, and testing strategy discussions.
• Validate new features through functional, regression, integration, and end‑to‑end testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives around testing processes and automation best practices.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and identify risks before production releases.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

REST API testing

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

JUnit

Git

Google Cloud Platform

Databricks

Job description

QA SDET

Location

Kansas City, MO (100% On-Site, Monday-Friday; eventually some flexibility )

Duration

12-Month Contract with strong likelihood for extension and/or hire

We're seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a growing engineering team focused on delivering high-quality software through a combination of manual and automated testing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, improving testing processes, and collaborating closely with developers to ensure reliable, scalable applications.

This role is fully on-site in Kansas City, MO, and offers long-term career potential with a team invested in your success.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and execute both manual and automated test cases for web applications and APIs.
• Build and maintain automated test frameworks to improve testing efficiency and software quality.
• Perform API validation and integration testing to ensure application reliability.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders throughout the SDLC.
• Identify, document, and track software defects while partnering with development teams to drive timely resolution.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, code reviews, and testing strategy discussions.
• Validate new features through functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives around testing processes and automation best practices.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and proactively identify areas of risk before production releases.

Required Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, Software Testing, or SDET roles.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience testing RESTful APIs.
• Experience utilizing Confluence for documentation and collaboration.
• Experience building or maintaining automated testing frameworks such as:
• Playwright
• Selenium
• JUnit
• Programming experience with Java, JavaScript, or similar object‑oriented languages.
• Exposure to cloud-based environments, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Databricks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally in an Agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience performing regression, smoke, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum software development practices.

What We’re Looking For

• A naturally curious, detail‑oriented engineer who enjoys breaking software to make it better.
• A critical thinker who approaches challenges with creativity and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys partnering with developers to improve overall product quality.
• An individual who is passionate about automation while recognizing the value of thoughtful manual testing.

Why Join?

• 12-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension and long-term conversion.
• Opportunity to work alongside a collaborative engineering team building modern applications.
• Exposure to cloud technologies, automation frameworks, and enterprise‑scale software development.
• Long-term career growth with a company committed to investing in its people.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on software quality from day one.