Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Temporary)

Team: IT

Location: US

Commitment: Contract

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks designed to efficiently validate user interface functionality and product behavior.
• Partner closely with UX designers and software engineers to understand requirements, identify potential quality risks, and establish comprehensive test coverage.
• Conduct exploratory testing to uncover usability issues, unexpected behaviors, and opportunities to improve the overall UI/UX experience.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support efficient development workflows and provide rapid feedback on code and product changes.
• Analyze test results, investigate failures, identify root causes, and communicate actionable findings clearly to development teams.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of QA processes, testing methodologies, automation practices, and overall quality standards.
• Stay current with emerging test automation technologies, frameworks, and UX testing practices, identifying opportunities to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate across technical and cross-functional teams to support reliable releases and maintain a strong focus on product quality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven professional experience in software test automation, preferably with a strong focus on UI testing.
• Strong programming capabilities in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or TestCafe.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and an understanding of user-centered design practices.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and experience working with related technologies such as Jenkins and Git.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, combined with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with developers, designers, and other stakeholders.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner is desirable.
• Knowledge of accessibility testing and standards such as WCAG is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and participate in occasional travel for team or company-sponsored events.

Benefits:

• Compensation range of $99,100–$139,300, with eligibility for additional bonus compensation.
• Remote or hybrid work flexibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options.
• 15 days of paid time off, plus additional front-loaded personal days.
• 14 company-recognized paid holidays and paid volunteer days.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave plus 10 weeks of paid bonding leave.
• LGBTQ+ health services.
• Pet insurance.
• Opportunities to participate in team and company-sponsored events designed to support connection and collaboration.