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Description
Currently seeking a contract SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test), with the Quality Management department, to design, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks, utilities, CI/CD automation, and AI-supported quality practices. This role partners closely with Agile Development Teams to define, document, analyze, and interpret tests for products, systems, services, and their components. The ideal candidate will have strong technical testing and coding skills, experience with automation frameworks and API/SDK/Web Application or Microservice testing, and the ability to use approved AI tools and AI agents responsibly to improve test coverage, automation maintenance, defect triage, reporting, and team productivity.
Position will be Hybrid - required to work out of the Carmel office 3 days a week.
Responsibilities:
Design, maintain, and evolve reusable test automation frameworks, libraries, and test artifacts that strengthen regression, integration, API/SDK/Web Application, Service, and Microservice coverage.
Develop automated test cases and supporting code to improve testability; collaborate with developers to review technical designs and code, troubleshoot issues, and apply programming, data structure, algorithm, and debugging knowledge to help resolve software issues.
Plan, develop, and execute automated and manual test strategies within Agile teams, including static reviews, unit, module, performance, load, and integrated systems testing.
Improve automation efficiency and CI/CD quality by supporting branching policies, pipeline-as-code approaches, coverage analysis, and integration of automation scripts into delivery pipelines.
Recommend and support effective testing tools, utilities, automation frameworks, CI/CD automation, and AI-enabled QA practices for the application under test.
Use approved AI tools and create, configure, evaluate, and maintain AI agents or workflow automations to support test case generation, test data ideation, script review, defect triage, root-cause research, regression preparation, automation maintenance, pipeline troubleshooting, documentation, reporting, and knowledge capture while validating outputs for accuracy and quality.
Provide project and task estimates, status reports, work instructions, training materials, and guidance for effective use of test automation and AI-supported QA workflows; perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
Good analytical and problem solving, interpersonal, organizational skills.
Demonstrated understanding of source code for applications written in .Net, Java, Python, Ruby, or PHP, including debugging skills.
Must possess strong communication skills and work well with cross-functional and matrixed teams to drive quality improvements.
Well organized work habits with attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to learn, evaluate, and responsibly use AI tools and AI agents to improve software testing, automation framework design, code analysis, documentation, CI/CD troubleshooting, defect triage, reporting, and team productivity.
Ability to create, configure, use, and improve AI agents or workflow assistants for recurring SDET activities, while validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, identifying incorrect assumptions, protecting sensitive data, and applying sound engineering judgment.
Demonstrated growth mindset and initiative to stay current with practical AI applications in software quality, including prompt writing, workflow automation, AI-assisted coding, and integrating AI into daily work habits.
Required Experience:
1. Minimum Education (or Substitute experience) required:
Bachelor's degree in MIS, CIS, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
2. Minimum Experience required:
3+ years software development or 3+ years automated software testing experience, preferably with Visual Studio, C#, REST/SOAP.
Experience working with automated test tools, preferably Selenium, SQL Navigator/Management Studio, Jenkins, GitHub, Visual Studio, or Eclipse IDE.
Experience working with performance, load, code coverage, CI/CD, and pipeline automation tools and analysis.
Agile Test or Development experience preferred.
Exposure to AI-enabled development, testing, coding, or agent tools is preferred; candidates without AI experience must demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn and apply AI responsibly in the SDET workflow.
SDET, test automation, development, cloud, DevOps, ISTQB CTFL, or AI-related certification is preferred.
Skills
Automation, Test automation, Selenium, Api, Automation testing, Software quality assurance
Top Skills Details
Automation,Test automation,Selenium,Api,Automation testing,Software quality assurance
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Carmel, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Carmel,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.