Hybrid Automation SDET Test Engineer - W2 only - No C2C

W2 only - NO C2C Automation / SDET Test Engineer (Java/Selenium & Playwright)Contract Length: 3 YearsLocation: Philadelphia, PAWork Setup: HybridOur client is seeking an experiencedAutomation / SDET Test Engineer to join a fast-paced Agile team focused on delivering high-quality enterprise applications and APIs. This role is ideal for a technically strong QA professional with deep automation expertise, strong coding skills, and experience leveraging modern AI-assisted development tools to improve testing efficiency and software quality.Automation / SDET Test Engineer ResponsibilitiesParticipate in requirements gathering sessions and translate business and technical requirements into detailed test cases and automation scripts.Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web applications and web services using Java and JavaScript technologies.Execute functional, integration, regression, system, and performance testing across multiple applications.Build automated UI and API tests using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Karate, and Cucumber/BDD frameworks.Develop modular, reusable, and maintainable automation code using Page Object Model (POM) and similar design patterns.Perform API testing using Rest Assured and Postman.Conduct database validation and backend testing using advanced SQL queries.Collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and QA engineers in an Agile/Scrum environment.Manage defects, troubleshoot issues, analyze application logs, and support root-cause analysis.Maintain source control and CI/CD pipelines using Git and GitLab.Work within Linux and AWS cloud environments to support testing and deployment activities.Utilize coding assistants such as Windsurf, Continue.dev, GitHub Copilot, and similar AI-powered tools to improve productivity and automation development.Automation / SDET Test Engineer QualificationsRequired Qualifications57 years of overall experience in software testing and quality engineering.35 years of hands-on experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.Strong expertise inJava/Selenium Playwright, and modern automation testing frameworks.Hands-on experience with Selenium, Cypress, Karate, Playwright, and Cucumber/BDD.Strong understanding of automation framework architecture and design patterns such as POM.Experience writing clean, maintainable, and reusable automation code.Strong API testing experience using Rest Assured and Postman.Advanced SQL knowledge for backend data validation and testing.Experience with Git, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Linux environments, and AWS cloud basics.Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in collaborative Agile teams.Preferred QualificationsExperience with cross-browser, visual, and performance testing tools.Exposure to enterprise-scale automation testing practices and cloud-based testing environments.ThisAutomation / SDET Test Engineer role offers the opportunity to work on impactful enterprise projects while collaborating with highly skilled developers and QA professionals in a modern engineering environment. Candidates with strong automation expertise, Playwright experience, and exposure to AI-assisted coding tools will thrive in this position.We look forward to reviewing your application!#tech#NoLinkedIn

Created: 2026-05-09