Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Association of American Medical Colleges • Washington, DC

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer in Test is responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated and manual test cases to ensure software quality. This role is primarily hands-on, focusing on test execution and automation development, while providing input to test planning and strategy under the guidance of a Lead Software Engineer in Test or Test Manager. The Senior engineer in test plays a key role in ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5 - 7 years of related work experience
• 1 - 3 years of experience managing a specialized program
• 5 years in software testing, QA engineering, or SDET roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit or relevent tools.
• Proficiency in Java programming for automation scripts.
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI).
• Skilled in functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
• Ability to design test cases using standard techniques such as boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience in testing database and ability to write SQL queries for performing the tests.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Exposure to BDD/TDD frameworks such as Cucumber.
• Familiarity with reusable automation components or framework contributions.
• Ability to mentor or share knowledge with junior engineers.
• Understanding of QA metrics, test coverage analysis, and process improvements.
• Experience with testing in multi-environment systems, including cloud-based applications.
• Experience in testing non-functional testing like accessiblity, crossbrowser and bobile device responsiveness testing

Responsibilities

• Test Strategy & Planning: Participate in planning activities by contributing test scenarios and risk assessments for assigned features. Provide input to ensure adequate coverage but defer to Lead Software engineer in Test /Test Manager for overall strategy.
• Test Design & Development: Develop and maintain Test cases, automated scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java for functional and regression coverage. Execute hands-on testing for high-risk features. Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines. Identify automation gaps and collaborate with lead engineers to improve framework coverage.
• Test Execution & Analysis: Execute manual and automated tests for assigned features. Log defects, analyze issues, and collaborate with developers to resolve root causes. Maintain accurate test documentation. Contribute to sprint-level quality discussions with developers, product owners, and business analysts.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication: Ability to work closely with project management, developers, and QA leads to coordinate testing activities and resolve issues.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement: Track project-level QA metrics such as test case execution results and defect counts. Suggest improvements to enhance testing efficiency and coverage within the scope of assigned work.

Benefits

• Remote Work – Fully remote work available for most positions
• Retirement Savings – Generous 403(b) employer contributions and financial wellness resources, including professional financial advising.
• Health & Wellness Perks – Fitness and bicycle subsidies, on-site and virtual wellness programs (live yoga, meditation, mental health webinars, flu shot clinics, and more)
• Support & Family Care – Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and back-up care options for children, adults, elders, and even pets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level