SDET Automation Test Engineer

SDET - Automation Test Engineer
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Contract

We are seeking a seasoned Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to build and maintain scalable automation solutions for modern web applications and APIs. This role requires strong hands-on experience with Playwright-based UI automation, API testing, and CI/CD integration within an Agile environment.

Key Skills & Technologies
Languages & Frameworks
• Java (primary)
• JavaScript / TypeScript (preferred)
• Playwright (primary UI automation)
• TestNG, JUnit
• Cucumber (BDD)


Testing
• UI automation for modern web applications
• API testing (REST / SOAP / Microservices)
• Mobile web testing
• Security and ADA testing (nice-to-have)


Tools & Platforms
• Git, Jira
• Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools
• Advanced SQL for large-scale data validation
• Test management tools (e.g., TestRail)


Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field
• 8+ years of hands-on test automation experience
• Strong experience designing and maintaining Playwright-based UI automation frameworks
• Solid Java-based automation background (Playwright required)
• Proven API test automation experience
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
• Advanced SQL skills for data validation
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams