SDET

Charlotte, NC 6 month contract to HIRE SDET Job Description Seeking a Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) to support a strategic initiative to realign testing practices and scale coverage across multiple workstreams. The client is currently operating with half the necessary headcount, and this hire will be instrumental in building a robust automation layer that integrates seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines. You'll work closely with the QA Architect to modernize the testing strategy, reduce manual bottlenecks, and proactively identify defects at the code level. This is a hands-on, senior-level role for someone who can think like a developer and act like a quality engineer. Must Have 5+ years of experience in software development or SDET roles Strong coding background in one or more: Java, C#, .NET, JavaScript, TypeScript Proven experience writing automation tests that integrate with CI/CD pipelines Deep understanding of REST API testing and validation Experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar frameworks Fintech/Financial services industry experience (required) Solid database testing experience (SQL, PostgreSQL) Ability to understand business logic (e.g., ledger validation) and translate into test cases Comfortable working under pressure and adapting across languages and tech stacks Nice to Have Experience with Golang applications Familiarity with Gherkin/BDD frameworks Exposure to QTP or legacy testing tools Unit testing expertise and ability to extend coverage beyond base layers Experience with test data management and environment stability strategies Day-to-Day Responsibilities Take ownership of incoming tickets and proactively define test strategy Collaborate with developers to understand feature functionality and identify breakpoints Build and maintain automation tests that mimic user flows and exploratory scenarios Troubleshoot and stabilize flaky tests caused by environment changes Develop mid-layer tests that provide fast feedback in CI/CD pipelines Align testing tools and frameworks to the application stack (e.g., Selenium for Java, Playwright for JS) Act as a technical QA partner to developers, speaking fluently at the code level

Created: 2026-03-04