SDET / QA Engineer

SDET / QA Engineer

📍 Location: Fremont, CA (5 Days Onsite) Local Only
📅 Duration: 6–12 Months Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 5–6 years of experience to join a fast-paced engineering team developing a new internal application that enhances engineering operations and productivity.

This is a hands-on coding role, requiring strong software development skills in addition to test automation expertise. The ideal candidate is passionate about automation, software quality, and building scalable testing solutions.

Required Skills

• Python
• Playwright
• Test Automation Framework Development
• API Testing
• Strong Coding & Programming Skills
• Software Engineering Fundamentals (OOP, Data Structures & Algorithms, Design Patterns)
• Debugging & Troubleshooting
• Experience testing modern web applications

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks.
• Build automated tests for web applications, APIs, integrations, and end-to-end workflows.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
• Support both scheduled releases and rapid deployment cycles.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive defect resolution.
• Participate in code reviews and improve engineering best practices.
• Define test strategies and automation architecture.

Nice to Have

• Selenium
• CI/CD Pipeline Testing
• Performance or Load Testing
• Agile Development Experience
• Cloud Technologies

Basic Qualifications

• 5–6 years of SDET/Test Automation experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and Playwright.
• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Excellent coding, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment.