Software Development Engineer in Test

BlackCloak’s mission is to protect corporate executives and high-profile individuals in their personal lives, mitigating risks to their families, companies, reputation, and finances. We defend our clients’ digital lives from hackers, privacy leaks, and identity theft. If you are passionate about helping to protect others, then keep reading - this may be your next great opportunity. As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) you will operate as a quality focused software engineer embedded with the product engineering teams. You will build automated validation systems, release gates, and test infrastructure that allow us to ship quickly while maintaining strong reliability and security standards. You will focus on preventing issues from reaching production through engineering-driven quality practices. If you are looking to excel in a fast-growing company to advance your career, please apply. What You Will Do Design, develop, and maintain automated test software for mobile, web, and desktop applications using modern test automation frameworks. Create service mocks, test data frameworks, and contract tests for APIs and services Partner with engineers to ensure systems are designed for testability from the beginning Establish and enforce release readiness criteria and quality gates Build automated validation into CI pipelines to improve deployment confidence and release frequency Build automated tests that validate security-first design, verify privacy and sensitive data handling, and include adversarial and abuse test cases Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements, identify test scenarios, and ensure adequate test coverage Perform both manual and automated testing, as necessary, to ensure the highest quality of BlackCloak solutions What You Will Need to be Successful 3+ years of experience in software testing and test automation, with exposure across mobile, web, and desktop applications. Proficiency in building and maintaining test automation tools using modern frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, or Maestro). Strong programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java. Experience with Git and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). Solid understanding of API Security (OAuth, JWT, and Rate-limiting validation). Experience testing privacy-centric features (e.g., VPN tunnels, encrypted storage, or permission-stripping) preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Demonstrated ability to prevent defects through engineering solutions rather than manual verification. $100,000 - $125,000 a year Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above. About BlackCloak BlackCloak is an extremely fast-growing company in an entirely new product category. We have amazing product fit validated by industry awards and an impressive client base of Fortune 500 companies across all industries. BlackCloak offers a competitive salary, exceptional benefits, and a dynamic work environment. Below is a quick summary of BlackCloak’s generous benefits package for full-time employees includes: - 100% Remote Company, within the USA - Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a 100% employer-paid monthly premium option for employees & 50% employer-paid monthly premiums for dependents. - Health Savings Account with company contribution for eligible medical plans. - Flexible Vacation Plan - 10 Paid Company Holidays - 100% employer-paid Life, AD&D and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance - 401k with Traditional and Roth options, including employer match. - Company Equity - Paid Parental and Pregnancy Recovery Leave - Company and team off-sites and virtual events throughout the year - Home office stipend We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. Learn More about Us Website: LinkedIn: /blackcloak Twitter: @BlackCloakCyber White Paper: #liremote