Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Diaconia LLC

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Automation, Automation Frameworks, UI Testing, API Testing, Data Layer Testing, Shift-Left Testing, Contract Testing, Integration Testing, ETL Validation, CI/CD Pipelines, Root Cause Analysis, Java, SQL, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Microservices

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Description We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead the design and implementation of an automation-first testing strategy for a modernized enterprise platform. This role is responsible for building test automation frameworks as a core engineering function, embedding quality into the software lifecycle, and enabling scalable, reliable CI/CD-driven validation. RESPONSIBILITIES Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for UI, API, and data layers Define and enforce automation standards, patterns, and best practices across teams Lead the shift-left testing strategy by partnering with developers to improve testability & design Build API-first, contract, and integration tests for microservices-based architectures Implement automated validation for ETL pipelines, data migrations, and reporting accuracy Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, enforcing quality gates for deployments Perform root cause analysis by debugging test failures at the code and data level Reduce dependency on manual regression testing through automation coverage and tooling Mentor other test engineers in automation engineering and framework usage Evaluate and introduce modern testing tools and techniques as appropriate. Disclaimer "The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. However, they are not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization. Requirements REQUIRED Minimum QUALIFICATIONS US Citizenship required Active IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI). Active is defined as currently assigned to an active IRS contract and/or was assigned to an active IRS contract as a final MBI within the last two years Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience 7+ years of experience in test automation and software engineering Strong proficiency in Java and test framework development Extensive experience with API and microservices testing Strong SQL skills and experience validating complex data transformations Experience testing applications deployed in OpenShift / Kubernetes environments Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and automated quality gates Ability to operate as a technical leader and influence engineering practices This is a remote position that REQUIRES you live in the 48 contiguous states DESIRED SKILLS Experience with ETL tools for data testing. Experience with performance, load, or resiliency testing Prior experience modernizing testing for legacy-to-modern platform migrations Selenium certification or advanced automation certifications.

Responsibilities

This role involves leading the design and implementation of an automation-first testing strategy for an enterprise platform, which includes building robust test automation frameworks for UI, API, and data layers. Responsibilities also cover defining automation standards, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring other engineers.