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Sr SDET

System OneReston, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Senior SDET (Automation Testing) | Hybrid | Reston, VA

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong expertise in UI, Web Services, and Mobile Test Automation to support a high-impact technology team. This is a short-term contract opportunity through the end of the year, requiring local candidates in the DMV area who can work onsite in Reston, VA as needed.

Location

  • Hybrid: Reston, VA (onsite every other week and as needed)
  • Local DMV candidates only

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze user stories and acceptance criteria and develop automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API applications.
  • Design, develop, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks aligned with enterprise standards.
  • Create and execute test plans, test cases, regression suites, and smoke tests.
  • Develop automation using Selenium, Cucumber, BDD frameworks, SoapUI, and Appium.
  • Execute automated testing within CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and document defects using Jira.
  • Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure quality delivery.
  • Analyze test results, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Mentor junior testers and provide leadership across testing initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of software testing experience, including at least 5 years in automated testing and framework development.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • Selenium
    • Cucumber / BDD Frameworks
    • Appium (Mobile Automation)
    • SoapUI (API/Web Services Testing)
    • Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines
  • Programming experience with Java, JavaScript, SQL, and PL/SQL.
  • Experience designing and maintaining test automation frameworks.
  • Knowledge of AWS and cloud-based testing.
  • Strong database experience with Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, or similar platforms.
  • Experience working in Agile and Waterfall environments.
  • Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience testing healthcare applications.
  • Exposure to multiple operating systems and technologies including Windows, Linux, UNIX, .NET, and web technologies.

Key Skills

Test Automation, Selenium, Cucumber, BDD, Appium, SoapUI, Java, JavaScript, SQL, PL/SQL, Jenkins, CI/CD, AWS, API Testing, Mobile Testing, Web Testing, Jira, Agile, SDLC, Automation Framework Development.

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Skills

Oracle
PL/SQL
SQL
SQL Server
AWS
Selenium
Agile
BDD
Cucumber
.NET
Java
JavaScript
Jenkins
Jira

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