Sr. SDET at ALTA IT Services
Reston, VA 20191, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Nov, 25

Salary

75.0

Posted On

30 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Selenium Webdriver, Information Technology, Windows, Design Patterns, Web Apps, Relational Databases, Oracle, Javascript, Cucumber, Communication Skills, Appium, Computer Science, Sql Server, Unix, Java, Linux

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

Job Title: Sr. SDET
Location: Reston, VA
Type: Contract
Compensation: $75/HR
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid
ALTA IT is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with a strong background in UI, Web Services, and Mobile Test Automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks and test scripts. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence in Reston, VA, as needed by the project team.

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
  • In lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience required.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 8–10 years in software development/testing, including 5+ years in test automation framework development.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Strong knowledge of automation framework architecture and design patterns.
  • Solid experience with Java, JavaScript, and SQL/PL-SQL.
  • Hands-on with tools like Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Appium, and SoapUI.
  • Proficient in BDD, CI/CD, and test reporting frameworks.
  • Strong background in RESTful Web Services automation.
  • Experience with relational databases (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle, DB2) and crafting complex queries.
  • Exposure to both Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
  • Comfortable working across different platforms: Windows, Linux, UNIX, and technologies like .NET, Web apps, etc.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze User Stories and Acceptance Criteria to design and implement in-sprint automation test scripts for Web/UI, Web Services, and Mobile Applications.
  • Develop automation scripts using tools like Selenium, Cucumber, SoapUI, and BDD frameworks.
  • Design and maintain automation frameworks aligned with industry best practices.
  • Create detailed test plans and test cases, execute them, and analyze results.
  • Identify, document, and track defects using Jira; investigate root causes.
  • Communicate testing progress, risks, and results via regular status reports.
  • Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) to run automated regression and smoke tests.
  • Conduct ongoing research and training to enhance testing tools and technical knowledge.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to verify and validate user requirements.
  • Participate in regular Agile ceremonies and project meetings (e.g., peer reviews, walkthroughs, retrospectives).
  • Support test data creation and environmental setup for various testing phases.
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