SDET

SDET - Backend

Location: Merrimack, NH / Smithfield, RI

Duration: Long term

Must Have Skills: Experience and/or knowledge in both QA Engineering and Software Development Proficiency or demonstrated ability to learn professional software development practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, design patterns, object-oriented design, and software design principles

Job Description

A quality-focused engineering professional with a strong foundation in QA engineering, this individual brings a balanced perspective to building and validating high-quality software. They possess a solid understanding of modern development practices, test automation, and Agile methodologies, along with a proactive mindset centered on continuous improvement and defect prevention. Known for strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, they actively contribute to building reliable, scalable applications while fostering a culture of quality across cross-functional teams.

Experience and/or knowledge in both QA Engineering and Software Development

Proficiency or demonstrated ability to learn professional software development practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, design patterns, object-oriented design, and software design principles

Experience or knowledge of Selenium automation frameworks (Java-based)

Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum

Strong understanding of QA engineering, analysis, and testing concepts

Knowledge of defect tracking tools and processes

Highly desired skills: Experience with SQL and NoSQL database systems

Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD); Gherkin experience is a plus

Experience or knowledge of testing web applications and RESTful web services (APIs)

Ability to contribute to defining and evolving the Test Pyramid for products

Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices

Computer Science degree, relevant coursework, or equivalent software development experience

Additional strengths: Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Strong problem identification and resolution skills

Continuous improvement mindset, viewing challenges and failures as opportunities to learn and grow

Appreciation for sustainable development practices, including maintaining a healthy work-life balance

A proactive QA mindset that assumes products may contain defects and works diligently with the team to identify and resolve them