Software Engineer in Test

Overview Location: Atlanta, GA/ Chicago, IL/ Dallas, TX/ Fort Mills, SC/ Austin, TX/ New York, NY (Onsite/Hybrid) We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who is passionate about building scalable and intelligent automation solutions to ensure high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on Playwright experience in their current project (non-negotiable) and demonstrate deep expertise in modern test automation practices, AI-assisted development tools, and integrated quality engineering. You will work within a cross-functional team of hardware, firmware, software, system, and test engineers to deliver cutting-edge solutions for a Financial Services platform supporting Advisor, Investor, and Business applications. Key Responsibilities Automate test cases using a Playwright-based test automation framework Utilize Cursor AI / AI-enabled IDEs to accelerate test script development, refactoring, and code optimization Actively use Playwright in the current/most recent project with hands-on contribution Leverage MCP server capabilities to integrate AI-assisted workflows into the Playwright framework, enabling dynamic test generation Integrate AI-assisted code generation and validation workflows to enhance test coverage and reduce manual scripting effort Perform UI and API testing using modern automation tools and frameworks Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, TypeScript, and/or .NET Implement BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) practices using tools like Cucumber Work with Atlassian JIRA for Agile Scrum processes and defect tracking Use Zephyr for test case management, execution tracking, and reporting Utilize Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing Collaborate with engineering and product teams to understand requirements and system architecture Create and maintain test data scenarios to support test plans and execution Analyze test results and actively advocate for quality across all phases of development Track defects through resolution and provide clear test status reporting to stakeholders Contribute to automation infrastructure using internal and open-source tools Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and deliver high-quality software Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field 7+ years of experience as a QA Engineer or SDET Strong experience with test processes, methodologies, and automation frameworks Mandatory: Hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, or similar tools Experience in UI, API, and End-to-End automation testing Proficient in SQL with the ability to understand and write complex queries for data validation and analysis Experience with JIRA and Zephyr for defect tracking and test management Experience using Confluence for documentation and collaboration Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber) Ability to act as an SME and promote automation best practices Proven ability to drive process improvements and quality initiatives Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated experience in release cycles and project delivery Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field Strong understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices Experience with tools like Appium, TestNG, Saucelabs Prior experience in Agile Scrum teams Expertise in SOAP/REST web services testing Experience with Git/SVN version control systems Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) #J-18808-Ljbffr Capgemini