SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

About

• Position: SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
• Industry: Financial Services
• Type: 6‑month contract (high possibility of extension/conversion)
• Location: Baltimore, MD / Dallas, TX / Wilmington, DE (3× hybrid)
• Note: We are only looking for people who are local to either Baltimore, Dallas or Wilmington. Please do not apply if you plan to relocate for this job.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an agile team to deliver scalable software solutions, participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning.
• Manage and refine the regression suite using risk‑based testing, strategically selecting test cases, and leveraging automation to provide efficient feedback on critical workflows.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and custom tools; analyze requirements with stakeholders to define the testing scope and recommend best practices.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, execute detailed test cases, and validate regression coverage with metric‑driven analysis to ensure reliability of software releases.
• Integrate quality signals and test automation into CI/CD pipelines, publish coverage dashboards, and support dependable, high‑quality software releases.
• Identify and report defects and process issues using advanced debugging tools, working directly with developers for rapid issue resolution and root cause analysis.
• Align testing strategies with SDETs and stakeholders, contribute to technical discussions, and mentor junior QA engineers.
• Utilize agentic AI in test creation, performance optimization, and quality inspection.
• Thrive working in a fast‑paced environment where applying responsible use of agent AI is the new norm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years in Quality Engineering or SDET roles, demonstrating leadership in regression strategy and test automation.
• Expertise in TypeScript/JavaScript; knowledge of Ruby, Java, or Python is a strong asset.
• Experience with Playwright, Selenium, TestCafe, Appium, WebdriverIO, RSpec/Capybara, or TestNG for UI/API testing.
• Skilled in test management platforms (Xray, TestRail, Azure DevOps), API testing (Postman, JMeter, SOAP UI), and data formats such as JSON/XML.
• Proficient with SQL/NoSQL databases (especially Postgres) and AWS cloud environments.
• Strong skills in Git, CircleCI, Jenkins, and pipeline integration.
• Advanced understanding of risk‑based testing and test case prioritization.
• Proficient in shell scripting for automation and deployment tasks.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills; effective collaborator and mentor, promoting quality engineering standards.

Salary and Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $80 – $85 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
• Paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually (as applicable)