SDET QA Engineer

Title: QA Engineer
Location: Onsite in Fremont, CA (Local only) 
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
Interview Mode: Video then In person 

Job Description

5-8/9 years of experience max for this opportunity. 

SDET QA Engineer title. 

Python 

Selenium 

SQL 

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SDET, QA Automation Engineering, or Software Quality Engineering
• Strong hands-on programming experience with Python
• Strong experience with Playwright for test automation
• Experience with Selenium and automation framework maintenance or migration
• Experience building automation frameworks from the ground up
• Strong understanding of:
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Design Patterns
• Software Engineering Best Practices
• API Testing
• Debugging and Troubleshooting
• Advanced SQL skills, including data validation, joins, and backend analysis
• Experience with end-to-end test automation across UI, API, and database layers
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar automation tools
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Performance and load testing experience
• Experience supporting high-volume production applications
• Familiarity with microservices and distributed systems
• Agile development experience

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate:

• Thinks like a software engineer, not just a tester
• Can build and maintain automation frameworks, not just execute test cases
• Has strong coding and debugging skills
• Takes ownership of problems from investigation through resolution
• Can clearly explain architecture decisions and technical tradeoffs
• Learns quickly and thrives in a fast-moving environment
• Works independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates curiosity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset