Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The exciting world of scientific research is fueled by people with a passion for solving complex problems. At Cayuse, we are committed to our customers’ success by empowering organizations to conduct globally connected research that advances their impact on science, discovery and society. We build on that commitment with proven, integrated and easy-to-use technology that delivers exceptional value, and world class service and support that accelerates outcomes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But we are more than just an empowering platform powered by advanced technologies. We are a collaboration of exceptional, highly skilled people with multi-disciplinary expertise, and are building our team to support our ambitious growth plans. Cayuse’s foundational strength comes from our customer and employee focused values and commitment to industry-leading solutions. It’s an exciting time to become a key member of our growing team.</span></p></div><p>As an SDET, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated test frameworks, designing comprehensive test plans, and working closely with developers and product teams to ensure software quality and performance. An effective SDET combines deep technical knowledge with a strong understanding of testing principles to build reliable, scalable, and maintainable test systems. You will be expected to provide comprehensive coverage including both automation and manual testing. </p> <h3><strong><br>Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web, mobile, API, and backend systems.</li> <li>Collaborate with software engineers, product owners, and QA to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.</li> <li>Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing.</li> <li>Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution.</li> <li>Perform code reviews for test code and contribute to best practices in test automation.</li> <li>Develop tools and utilities to improve test automation and test coverage.</li> <li>Analyze test results and provide insights into product quality and potential risks.</li> <li>Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Cypress, Selenium); Playwright preferred.</li> <li>Experience using AI with automation preferred.</li> <li>Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript.</li> <li>Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test processes, and best practices.</li> <li>Experience testing APIs using tools such as Postman, REST-assured, or similar.</li> <li>Experience with CI/CD tools and repository management (Bitbucket, Jenkins, or similar).</li> <li>Experience with creating, setting up, and executing manual test cases (preferably in Zephyr).</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</li> <li>A passion for quality and a proactive attitude toward improving development and testing processes.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).</li> <li>2+ years of experience.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Competencies </strong></h3> <h4><strong>Programming Skills</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).</li> <li>Able to write clean, maintainable, and reusable code.</li> <li>Familiarity with object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Test Automation Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Building and maintaining automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium).</li> <li>Writing automated tests for UI, API, and backend components.</li> <li>Experience with data-driven, behavior-driven, or keyword-driven testing.</li> <li>Familiarity with automated browser testing tools (e.g., Appvance, Mabl, Ghost Inspector).</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)</strong></h4> <ul> <li> Integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).</li> <li>Automating new feature functionality, regression testing and smoke tests as part of deployment cycles.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>API Testing</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Designing and executing tests for REST/SOAP APIs using tools like Postman or REST-assured.</li> <li>Validating status codes, response schemas, performance, and edge cases.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>DevOps & Infrastructure Knowledge</strong></h4> <ul> <li> <p>Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container/orchestration tools.</p> </li> <li> <p>Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Bitbucket) and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).</p> </li> </ul> <h4><strong>Test Strategy & Planning</strong></h4> <ul> <li> <p>Defining testing scope and approaches based on requirements.</p> </li> <li> <p>White box and risk based testing mindset.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Test Design & Coverage</strong></p> <ul> <li>Writing test cases/scenarios that cover functional, integration, regression, and edge cases.</li> <li>Strong understanding of white box testing techniques with the ability to collaborate with others to build coverage.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Defect Tracking and Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Using tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps to log, track, and manage bugs.</li> <li>Root cause analysis and collaboration with developers for resolution.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quality Metrics & Reporting</strong></p> <ul> <li>Defining and tracking metrics such as test coverage, defect leakage, test execution rate.</li> <li>Communicating test outcomes effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Competitive Medical Benefits (PPO + HSA available)</li> <li>Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability fully covered by Cayuse</li> <li>Unlimited PTO + Holidays + Flexible Work Schedule</li> <li>Remote Work Stipend</li> <li>Equal Paid Parental Leave</li> <li>401k with Employer Matching</li> <li>Quarterly Wellness Reimbursement</li> <li>Remote Work Environment, supporting the Ultimate Employee Experience </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><em data-stringify-type="italic">Cayuse does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or any Cayuse employees. Cayuse is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.</em></strong></p><div class="content-conclusion"><div id="content" class=""> <p>Our culture is one of inclusion and belonging where everyone feels respected, treated justly, supported and nourished. We all share responsibility for creating and sustaining a work environment where differences are celebrated and we are empowered to strive for excellence. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented workforce.</p> </div></div>

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