Software Engineer in Test

Govserviceshub; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company is seeking an experienced Software Engineer in Test to support its Agile scrum team focused on enterprise-scale data platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in Software Quality Engineering and strong programming skills in Java or Python, as well as expertise in test automation frameworks and data validation processes. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, emphasizing quality engineering and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering and test automation.
• Strong understanding of QE methodologies and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated and manual test cases.
• Build and enhance scalable, maintainable test automation frameworks.
• Execute various tests including unit and end-to-end regression testing.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Test automation frameworks

AWS

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PowerBI

CI/CD tools

Snowflake

Job description

Merrimack, United States | Posted on 12/20/2025

Role: Software Engineer in Test

Location: Merrimack, NH 03054 (Hybrid Onsite Project)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract (Long Term Renewable contract)

Required Skills

• Java or Python for programming

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer in Test to join a high-performing Agile scrum team supporting enterprise-scale data and reporting platforms. This role focuses on quality engineering, test automation, and validation of data-intensive systems across cloud-based architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated and manual test cases aligned with user story acceptance criteria
• Build and enhance scalable, maintainable test automation frameworks
• Execute unit, functional, integration, and end-to-end regression testing
• Validate data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and reporting outputs
• Perform root cause analysis, defect logging, prioritization, and verification of fixes
• Collaborate with developers, data engineers, and product owners to improve test coverage and release quality
• Contribute to QA automation strategy, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support sprint-based delivery
• Oversee quality reviews, test reporting, and sign-off activities
• Share testing and automation expertise to upskill team members

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering and test automation
• Strong understanding of QE methodologies and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Hands‑on experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks
• Strong SQL skills with solid understanding of databases and data warehousing concepts
• Proven experience with ETL and ELT development testing
• Experience validating BI reports and dashboards (PowerBI required)
• Strong understanding of data models (relational and dimensional)
• Experience working with multiple database technologies; Snowflake preferred
• Experience testing data lakes and large-scale data platforms
• Programming experience preferred in Java
• Strong experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Behave, pandas)
• Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud technologies
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with additional reporting tools (Tableau, OBIEE, etc.)