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SDET Position We are looking for a Software Development in Test (SDET) in Santa Clara, CA ... JAVA and are local profiles. The lateral salary range is $130,000 to $135,000 per annum plus ...

SDET

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$56.50 - $72.75/hr

Lead SDET Mandatory skills: API Testing, SDET, Selenium * Collaborating with the development and QA ... Java or Python. * Implementing best practices for creating reusable and maintainable test code.

SDET

Washington, DC · On-site

$46.75 - $63.75/hr

Java/Selenium * SQL Prior FB Notes: * From an App testing standpoint, Rest APIs - should know ... Selling points for candidate: 2 days a week onsite hybrid / remote. LONG TERM Contracts - 1 year ...

SDET

$51.25 - $66/hr

Contract * Minimum 8 years of test automation experience using Selenium / Web services. * Good ... Good to have automation experience using Java Script using tools like Protractor, Cypress Abilities ...

SDET

Seattle, WA · On-site

$57 - $73.50/hr

SDET Comtech is a woman-owned small business founded in 1998 and headquartered in Reston, VA. We ... Experience developing test automation in Java. * Experience developing automated tests using or ...

SDET Automation Engineer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$44 - $58/hr

Will consider candidates willing to relocate to client's location) Contract duration: 6+ Months ... We need profiles with Playwright, SDET, Java, Selenium, cucumber with AI enablement skillset. Nice ...

... Java, with supporting tooling/scripts in Python as needed. * Expertise in authoring advanced SQL ... Experience with contract testing (e.g., Pact) and/or API specification tooling (OpenAPI/Swagger)

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SDET

$51.25 - $66/hr

SDET Location: Mexico Remote Duration: 6+ Months About BigRio BigRio is a remote-based, technology ... Proficient in one or more object-oriented programming languages such as C#, Java, Javascript ...

SDET Location: Seattle, WA Duration: Contract Rate: DOE USC & GC Preferred. No Third-party C2C ... JAVA, Web experience (HTTP, Web Services, DBRMS) * Experience with automation frameworks like ...

SDET

Mclean, VA · On-site

$51.25 - $66.25/hr

Job Title: SDET Location: Onsite in McLean, VA Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, Java, and TypeScript • Execute end-to ...

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How much do contract java sdet jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract java sdet in the United States is $51.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.12 and $60.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Java Sdet vs Contract Java Developer?

AspectContract Java SdetContract Java Developer
Primary FocusTest automation, quality assurance, and scriptingApplication development, coding, and feature implementation
Skills & CertificationsJava, testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium), scripting, QA toolsJava, frameworks (e.g., Spring), coding best practices
Work EnvironmentTesting teams, QA departments, Agile/Scrum environmentsDevelopment teams, software engineering projects
Industry UsageSoftware testing, QA services, quality-focused projectsSoftware development, application building

While both roles require Java expertise, Contract Java Sdet focuses on testing automation and quality assurance, whereas Contract Java Developer emphasizes building and coding software applications. Candidates should choose based on their skills in testing versus development.

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Infographic showing various Contract Java Sdet job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,212 per year, or $51.5 per hour.

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SDET Position

We are looking for a Software Development in Test (SDET) in Santa Clara, CA. Preference is given to onsite candidates, but remote candidates are also considered if they can demonstrate strong proficiency in JAVA and are local profiles. The lateral salary range is $130,000 to $135,000 per annum plus benefits. The subcon rate card is $75 per hour. The ideal candidate will have 8 years of hands-on experience in Selenium using any programming language and will be detail-oriented. This role requires very strong technical expertise and a proven track record in automation development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and execute automation scripts tailored to project requirements.
  • Collaborate with Technical Product Managers, Functional Testing Engineers, Developers, and other stakeholders to identify automatable user stories and conduct feasibility analysis.
  • Provide detailed documentation for automation reusable components, workflows, and maintenance guidelines.
  • Monitor and maintain automation pipeline executions in Jenkins and address issues promptly to minimize the impact.
  • Familiarity with System Integration and Process Optimization methodologies.
  • Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing efforts.
  • Troubleshoot and debug test scripts to improve test coverage and reliability.
  • Ensure all test environments are properly configured and available for testing activities.
  • Execute automated test cases for every release, analyze results, and report defects to the development team.
  • Ability to work independently and manage project timelines effectively.

Your skills and experience:

  • Proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, Test NG.
  • Very strong understanding of programming languages Java and JavaScript.
  • Familiarity with API testing tools such as POSTMAN or RestAssured.
  • Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and testing life cycle (STLC).
  • Working knowledge of AI generated test automation development, maintenance, etc.