SDET 2

Job Description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Software Developer in Test II (SDET II) to join an Agile Scrum team focused heavily on API automation, backend applications, and external partner integrations. This individual will serve as a key testing resource for the team and will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and expanding automation coverage for APIs, services, and integrations.

The ideal candidate will have strong API automation experience, solid coding skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and maintain automated tests for APIs, services, and backend applications

Create automation coverage for new APIs, integrations, and application functionality

Design, enhance, and expand automation frameworks and testing coverage

Serve as a primary testing resource for assigned Agile Scrum team initiatives

Support testing efforts involving external partners and third-party integrations

Perform regression, smoke, integration, and pre-release testing activities

Collaborate with developers, BSAs, Product Managers, architects, and external partners

Review automation code and ensure alignment with established team standards

Execute API testing utilizing Postman Collections and Java-based automation suites

Troubleshoot defects and assist with root-cause analysis efforts

Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to overall testing strategy

Leverage AI-assisted development and testing technologies to improve quality and efficiency

Growth Opportunity

This position offers significant ownership and visibility within the organization, with opportunities to progress into Senior SDET and Test Engineering leadership roles while helping drive Choice Hotels' automation strategy and quality initiatives.

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Skills and Requirements

3+ years of SDET, QA Automation, or Software Test Engineering experience

Strong API testing and API automation experience

Experience with API testing tools such as Postman/Postman Collections (preferred), ReadyAPI, or similar

Strong automation coding experience in Java (preferred) or another Object-Oriented programming language

Experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium (preferred), Playwright, Cypress, Appium, or similar

Experience building, enhancing, and maintaining automation frameworks

Experience testing backend applications, APIs, services, and integrations

Ability to work independently and own testing activities for an Agile team

Strong communication skills, including interaction with business stakeholders and external partners

Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments

Ability to adopt and leverage AI-enabled development and testing practices AWS cloud experience

Experience testing partner integrations and service-oriented architectures

Kafka or event-driven architecture testing experience

SQL/MySQL experience

Maven, Git, Jenkins, or Harness experience

Experience with AI tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar

Experience mentoring junior engineers or serving as a lead testing resource on a team