Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in Reston, VA/ Plano, TX

Position Title: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location: Reston, VA/ Plano, TX

Anticipated Start Date: Tentative start Date 08/18/2025
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ Months with possibilities for extension
Job Type: Contract: 40 hrs/week

Pay Range: $45 to $50/hr on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA Automation Test Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on expertise in Selenium, Java, Cucumber, and Gherkin, with a strong background in designing and implementing automation frameworks. This role requires proficiency in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and executing automation scripts through Jenkins. Experience with Sauce Labs and Atlassian tools such as JIRA and Confluence is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust automation frameworks using Selenium, Java, Cucumber, and Gherkin.
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins for automated test execution.
• Integrate automation scripts with Jenkins and ensure smooth execution and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and DevOps to ensure high-quality releases.
• Utilize Sauce Labs for cross-browser and cross-platform testing (preferred).
• Manage and track test cases, defects, and documentation using JIRA and Confluence.
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers and ensure best practices in automation testing.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of an Agile team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in QA Automation with a strong focus on Selenium, Java, Cucumber, and Gherkin.
• Proven experience in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Hands-on experience running automation scripts through Jenkins.
• Familiarity with Sauce Labs or similar cloud-based testing platforms (preferred).
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and SDLC.
• Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and other Atlassian tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other automation tools or frameworks.
• Exposure to performance or security testing tools.
• ISTQB or similar QA certification.

Keywords

SDET and AWS

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 241534 when responding to this ad.

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