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Job Role - SDET Location - Minneapolis, MN(Remote) Job Summary To plan, deploy and manage the testing effort/work plans for the project [module] to meet the client /internal requirements as per the ...

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To thrive as a Contract Sdet (Software Development Engineer in Test), you need a strong background in software testing and programming, typically with experience in automation frameworks and scripting languages such as Python, Java, or C#. Familiarity with tools like Selenium, Appium, Jenkins, version control systems, and test management platforms, as well as relevant certifications such as ISTQB, is highly advantageous. Exceptional problem-solving skills, adaptability, and clear communication are valuable soft skills, especially when working on short-term or project-based contracts. These skills ensure high-quality, efficient test automation, seamless integration with development teams, and successful delivery within tight contract timelines.

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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

FastTek

Okemos, MI

$45.25 - $58.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) #1055643
Job Description:
  • We are seeking a forward-thinking SDET to help modernize and lead our test automation strategy.
  • To be clear, the candidate needs to understand why they are doing what they are doing and be able to clearly articulate it to others (not an order taker).
  • This role will focus on building and maintaining scalable, maintainable, and integrated test automation frameworks across UI and API layers using modern tools like Playwright and TypeScript, while also contributing to CI/CD testing integration.
  • The SDET will also play a key role in supporting manual testing efforts within Agile feature teams—guiding test case design, exploratory testing, and quality validation for areas not yet automated.
  • This position is critical to enabling feature teams to take ownership of both automated and manual testing, ensuring faster, higher-quality releases.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Partner with Agile feature teams to understand user stories, define acceptance criteria, and promote a test-first mindset through collaboration in design and refinement sessions.
  • Build, maintain, and evolve test automation frameworks using Playwright (preferred), TypeScript, or other enterprise-approved tools to support API and UI testing.
  • Drive the transition from legacy frameworks (e.g., Selenium + Java, Postman/Newman) to unified automation aligned with our CI/CD strategy.
  • Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to ensure test cases are executed in CI pipelines and provide fast, actionable feedback.
  • Supcase design, exploratory testing, and validation of complex workflows that are not yet automated.
  • Develop and maintain automated API tests (REST/SOAP) and end-to-end tests that validate functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to test architecture decisions to ensure reliability, reusability, and scalability of test assets.
  • Write and maintain SQL queries to validate data integrity and support test data creation strategies.
  • Serve as a quality engineering champion—help guide automation strategy, mentoring peers, and contributing to continuous improvement of QA practices.
  • Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and defects, and support compliance with enterprise policies (e.g., HIPAA, security, audit readiness).
  • port feature teams with manual testing efforts when needed, including test

Preferred Experience:
  • Hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript preferred) or similar frameworks like Cypress.
  • Migration experience from Selenium + Java or Postman to modern frameworks.
  • Familiarity with test reporting, dashboarding, and quality metrics in a DevOps environment.
  • Experience with test case management tools (e.g., qTest, QMetry, TestRail) and requirements traceability.

Additional Info:
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
  • Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
  • Vision
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
  • Long Term Disability (100% paid)
  • Life Insurance (100% paid)
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020!
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