Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Retail Technology

Role name: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Retail Technology
Work site: Dallas, US (Onsite)
Start date: Immediate availability.

Job Description:
This role is critical in ensuring the quality and reliability of our platforms, including e-commerce, point-of-sale (POS), inventory management, and customer engagement systems. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and QA engineers to build robust test automation frameworks and drive continuous quality improvements across our software lifecycle. Have experience working with globally distributed teams, internal/ external partners and leadership.


Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for web, mobile, and backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into test strategies.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with integrated automated testing.
• Perform API testing, UI testing, and performance testing for retail applications.
• Identify, document, and track bugs; proactively work with development teams to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain test data management strategies for complex retail scenarios (e.g., promotions, inventory, customer profiles).
• Ensure test coverage for critical retail workflows including checkout, returns, loyalty programs, and inventory sync.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to quality best practices across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as an SDET or QA Automation Engineer.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or similar.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, SQL, and retail domain workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in retail systems such as POS, ERP, OMS, or CRM.
• Knowledge of data-driven testing, mocking frameworks, and contract testing.
• Exposure to security testing and access control validation in retail environments.