Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Architect

About

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Clario, you will define and lead the end-to-end automated testing strategy across complex, regulated systems. You will partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle, leveraging modern automation practices and AI-assisted testing to improve reliability, speed, and defect detection.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Flexible remote work arrangements
• Employee wellness and professional development programs

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and evolve the end-to-end automation strategy across UI, API, integration, performance, and security testing
• Design and implement scalable automation frameworks using modern tools (e.g., Selenium Web Driver, Playwright) integrated into CI/CD pipelines
• Lead adoption of AI-assisted testing techniques, including LLM-driven test generation, optimization, and defect detection
• Define and standardize quality engineering practices across teams, including BDD and TDD approaches
• Partner with Product and Engineering to influence system design and ensure applications are built for testability and scalability
• Establish quality metrics, reporting frameworks, and dashboards to drive visibility and data-driven decisions
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements where applicable (e.g., GxP, FDA, 21 CFR Part 11)
• Mentor engineers and SDETs, raising the bar for automation architecture and quality engineering practices across teams
• Drive measurable improvements in test reliability, execution speed, and defect escape rates

What We Look For

• 7+ years of experience in software test automation or quality engineering, including ownership of automation architecture
• Strong, hands-on expertise with Selenium Web Driver or similar browser automation tools, with experience building scalable frameworks from the ground up
• Proven experience designing automation strategies across UI, API, and backend systems
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions)
• Exposure to AI-assisted or intelligent testing techniques to improve coverage and efficiency
• Experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Spec Flow, Gherkin) and collaboration with teams practicing TDD
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or Type Script
• Strong understanding of test data management, environment orchestration, and test reliability at scale
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, clinical trials) is a plus
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence engineering decisions and mentor teams

At Clario, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life‑changing therapies to patients faster.

Clario is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.