Sr. SDET / Automation Test Engineer (Selenium / Java)

Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid onsite at Dallas, TX, 75019 / Tampa, FL, 33647

Contract to Hire

Screening Questions:
1. How do you handle dynamic or changing elements (e.g., dynamic IDs, stale elements) in Selenium?
2. How do you structure TestNG/JUnit suites (grouping, parallel execution, testng.xml or JUnit tags) for regression, smoke, and feature-level runs?
3. How are your automated tests integrated into the CI/CD pipeline (e.g., Jenkins, CloudBees, Bitbucket pipelines)? Describe the end to end flow from commit to test execution.
4. In your framework, how do you organize Java packages and classes (page objects, utilities, runners, POJOs, etc.)?
5. Explain how you handle exceptions in your automation code. Do you use custom exceptions? Give an example.
6. Describe how you use the database in your testing: what kinds of validations or setups you perform via SQL during UI/API tests.

Role Summary
The Sr. SDET is responsible for delivering high-quality, compliant, and scalable software solutions through Quality Engineering, Test Automation, Agile Delivery, and Software Development Governance. This role combines Software Engineering, Automation Framework Development, Test Strategy Support, and Quality Engineering Practices to ensure quality is built into every stage of the software development lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities
Contribute to Quality Engineering initiatives and apply Automation-First, Shift-Left, and Quality-by-Design practices.
Support the development of Test Strategies, Test Approaches, and Risk-Based Testing plans for applications, APIs, services, and data platforms.
Automate UI, API, backend, database validation, and data quality verification scenarios, and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Build reusable, maintainable, and scalable Java-based automation solutions using sound software engineering principles and automation design patterns.
Contribute to quality improvements through test coverage analysis, defect prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Diagnose and resolve automation issues through debugging, refactoring, test suite optimization, flaky test remediation, synchronization improvements, and locator strategy enhancements.
Participate in Agile ceremonies using Jira and collaborate with Product, Development, Architecture, and DevOps teams as needed to improve quality, testability, and delivery efficiency.
Follow Software Development Standards, Code Review Requirements, Release Governance Processes, and maintain Requirements Traceability, Test Evidence, and Audit-Ready Documentation.
Share knowledge and support adoption of Quality Engineering, Automation Standards, and engineering excellence.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
6 years of experience in SDET, Test Automation, Software Quality Assurance, or Quality Engineering roles.

Core Skills & Strengths
Core Technical Skills
Strong Core Java programming skills, including Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Design Patterns, Collections, Exception Handling, Concurrency, Dependency Injection, and Test Framework Architecture.
Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, including Page Object Model (POM), advanced XPath and CSS locator strategies, synchronization and wait strategies, automation stability, and flaky test reduction.
Strong API Testing experience using REST Assured, Karate, Postman, or similar tools.
Experience with SQL, database validation, and backend system testing.
Experience with TestNG, JUnit, Maven, Git, and modern software development practices.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Bitbucket.
Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks for enterprise applications.
Understanding of microservices architecture, service integrations, and distributed system testing.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to share knowledge with team members and contribute to engineering excellence.
Quality, Governance & Agile Practices
OpenText AQM for Test Case Management, Requirements Traceability, Test Execution, and Test Evidence Management.
Test Approaches, Traceability Matrices, Post-Test Reports, and other required testing deliverables.
Strong understanding of Agile Methodologies, Scrum Practices, SDLC, and Quality Engineering Principles.
Experience working within cross-functional Agile teams delivering high-quality software solutions.
Audit Readiness, Documentation Standards, Evidence Management, and Governance Compliance.
Nice to Have Skills
Experience using AI-Assisted Development and Testing Tools.
Experience in Financial Services, Capital Markets, Insurance, or Wealth Management domains.

EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.