SDET Automation Test Engineer

SDET - Automation Test Engineer Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid) Contract We are seeking a seasoned Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to build and maintain scalable automation solutions for modern web applications and APIs. This role requires strong hands-on experience with Playwright-based UI automation, API testing, and CI/CD integration within an Agile environment. Key Skills & Technologies Languages & Frameworks • Java (primary) • JavaScript / TypeScript (preferred) • Playwright (primary UI automation) • TestNG, JUnit • Cucumber (BDD) Testing • UI automation for modern web applications • API testing (REST / SOAP / Microservices) • Mobile web testing • Security and ADA testing (nice-to-have) Tools & Platforms • Git, Jira • Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools • Advanced SQL for large-scale data validation • Test management tools (e.g., TestRail) Required Qualifications • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field • 8+ years of hands-on test automation experience • Strong experience designing and maintaining Playwright-based UI automation frameworks • Solid Java-based automation background (Playwright required) • Proven API test automation experience • Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines • Advanced SQL skills for data validation • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams

Created: 2026-03-10