Specialist Software Development Engineer – Test (SDET)

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a QA Engineer in Colorado to define test strategies, build/maintain automated UI and API coverage, and execute tests with a focus on early issue detection. You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to technical design, and advance quality practices across teams.

Proficiency in Playwright or Selenium with Java/Typescript/Python is required. The role emphasizes collaboration with software engineers and product managers and requires 4–6 years of automation experience in an

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent practical work experience with software test automation.
• 4-6 years’ experience with software test automation.
• Experience with Playwright or Selenium and programming in Java, Typescript, or Python.
• Knowledge of Agile SDLC and software testing methodology, tools, test planning and test execution.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software engineers and product managers to define test strategies.
• Perform in-depth testing on delivered features and bugs.
• Build and maintain automated test coverage for UI and API.
• Execute automated tests and analyze results for defects or test updates.
• Conduct exploratory testing to identify issues before shipping to customers.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design discussions.
• Drive quality engineering best practices and continuous improvement across teams.

Skills

software test automation

automated testing

UI testing

API testing

Playwright

Selenium

Java

Typescript

Python

Agile SDLC

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Engineering degree

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with software engineers and product managers to define test strategies
• Perform in-depth testing on delivered features and bugs
• Build and maintain automated test coverage for UI and API
• Execute automated tests and analyze results for defects or test updates
• General exploratory testing to identify issues before shipping to customers
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design discussions
• Drive quality engineering best practices and continuous improvement across teams

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent practical work experience with software test automation.
• Typically, 4-6 years’ experience with software test automation.
• Experience with Playwright or Selenium, and programming in Java, Typescript, or Python
• Knowledge of Agile SDLC and experience in software testing methodology, tools, test planning and test execution.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for performing root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of tools and processes for regression, scale, and performance testing.
• Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Hard Skills

• software test automation
• automated testing
• UI testing
• API testing
• Playwright
• Selenium
• Java
• Typescript
• Python
• Agile SDLC

Soft Skills

• collaboration
• mentoring
• troubleshooting
• analytical skills
• communication
• self-motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science
• MS degree in Computer Science
• Engineering degree