Software Development Engineer in Test, SDET

AVUM

. Develop, enhance, and maintain reusable automated test frameworks and test suites for complex federal applications .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and data-driven tests, utilizing object-oriented programming and CI/CD integration. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and compliance within federal applications.

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Automated Software TestingObject-Oriented ProgrammingCI/CD IntegrationPage Object ModelTest Automation Engineering

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Hard Skills

Automated Testing FrameworksData-Driven TestingJavaPythonC#TypeScriptJavaScriptGit WorkflowsAgile MethodologiesTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD PipelinesTesting ToolsAutomation Libraries

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal ApplicationsCompliance RequirementsSoftware Quality AssuranceAgile Ceremonies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, enhance, and maintain reusable automated test frameworks and test suites for complex federal applications
Create data-driven automated tests using JSON, CSV, Excel, databases, or other external data sources
Apply the Page Object Model and object-oriented programming principles to improve test maintainability
Develop and maintain functional, regression, smoke, integration, performance, and load tests
Integrate and execute automated tests within CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines
Monitor test results, investigate failures, identify root causes, and collaborate with developers to resolve defects
Update automated tests as application features, user interfaces, and business requirements change
Analyze application workflows and business rules to identify reusable testing patterns and increase automation coverage
Participate in peer code reviews and follow coding and automation standards
Collaborate with developers, analysts, and manual QA team members to identify testing needs and close coverage gaps
Stay current on testing tools, libraries, and automation practices and provide recommendations
Maintain test plans, automation documentation, execution results, defect records, and testing metrics for contract and compliance requirements
Participate in Agile ceremonies, release planning, and other team activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent education, training, or professional experience may be considered
At least three years of experience in automated software testing, test automation engineering, or an SDET role
Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language, such as Java, Python, C#, TypeScript, or JavaScript
Hands-on experience developing or maintaining automated testing frameworks
Experience using the Page Object Model or a comparable automation design pattern
Experience developing data-driven automated tests using external test data sources
Experience integrating or executing automated tests within CI/CD pipelines
Proficiency with Git workflows, including branching, merging, pull requests, or code reviews
Experience with Agile or Scrum development environments and modern software quality assurance practices
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to clearly document testing processes, defects, results, and technical findings
U.S. citizenship is required
Active Secret clearance required or ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Background check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance (Cigna)
Dental and vision insurance (Principal)
401(k)
PTO
Education reimbursement
Certification reimbursement