SDET

SDET Position

Location: McLean, VA (Onsite) Contract (W2)

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, Java, and TypeScript
• Execute end-to-end (E2E), functional, and integration testing across frontend and backend systems
• Develop and run automated test scripts for UI and API validation
• Integrate automation suites within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Maven)
• Perform backend and database validation using SQL (DB2, PostgreSQL)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to ensure quality across all delivery stages
• Validate that software meets acceptance criteria and business requirements

Required Skills:

• Test Automation & Tools (Primary)
• Playwright
• Selenium
• TypeScript
• Java
• Cucumber
• REST Assured
• Maven
• Jenkins

Technical & System Knowledge:

• Frontend: React, Angular
• Backend testing experience
• SQL: DB2, PostgreSQL

Testing & Delivery Approach:

• Strong understanding of automation testing and test methodologies
• Hands-on experience working in Agile environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building scalable automation frameworks from scratch
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Exposure to full software development lifecycle (SDLC)

About Trident Consulting:

Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services. We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.