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ManTech

Python Software Developer

Herndon, VA · Remote

$141K - $236K/yr

... tests. * Participate in code reviews and engage in the project's agile development process ... For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract ...

ManTech

Python Software Developer

Herndon, VA · Remote

$114K - $190K/yr

... tests. * Participate in code reviews and engage in the project's agile development process ... For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract ...

SAIC

Automation Test Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

ORA_REMOTE Description SAIC is looking for an Automation Test Engineer to provide testing support ... Proven experience as an SDET, QA Engineer, or in a similar role with a focus on test automation

Booz Allen Hamilton

Software Development Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$86K - $198K/yr

... Python or Bash * Experience building and operating a revenue-generating application or service ... If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in ...

Astrion

Flight Software Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$105K - $155K/yr

Self-directed and adaptable in a research and development environment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS ... Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded flight software for small satellite bus systems

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Autodesk

Senior Machine Learning Test Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$125K - $162K/yr

... in software engineering or QA for ML/AI systems * Strong programming skills in Python, with ... Ability to work in an agile development environment Preferred Qualifications * Experience with data ...

Knexus

AI Software Engineer (Remote)

Vienna, VA · Remote

You will be instrumental in the entire software development lifecycle, from initial design to final ... You will collaboratively design, implement, and test AI enabled software systems. This role ...

Revolution Space

Software Test Engineer

Lanham, MD · On-site +1

$106K - $195K/yr

The position is full-time, and available as remote or as a hybrid role in Boston, MA or Lanham, MD ... Experience with script development or designing (e.g. Python or similar language or equivalent ...

ManTech

Senior Python Developer

Herndon, VA · Remote

$141K - $236K/yr

... projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development ... Develop automated unit and integration tests. * Participate in code reviews and engage in the ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote python sdet in Fairfax, VA is $59.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.38 and $68.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectRemote Python SdetRemote QA Engineer
Required SkillsPython, automation, testing frameworks, scriptingTesting methodologies, manual and automated testing, scripting
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, automation focus, scripting tasksTesting teams, manual and automated testing, test case design
CertificationsISTQB, Python certifications, automation toolsISTQB, software testing certifications
Industry UsageTech, software development, startupsTech, finance, healthcare, various industries

Remote Python Sdet roles focus on developing automated testing solutions using Python, scripting, and testing frameworks, often working closely with developers. Remote QA Engineers handle both manual and automated testing, designing test cases, and ensuring software quality across various industries. While both roles require testing knowledge, the Sdet emphasizes automation and scripting skills, whereas QA Engineers may focus more on manual testing processes.

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Evergreen Posting: Automated Test Engineer (SDET)

Coforma

North Bethesda, MD • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Evergreen Posting: Automated Test Engineer (SDET)
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Remote (select US states)
Description
We are actively building a pipeline of talented individuals in anticipation of upcoming project needs. By applying to this evergreen position, you recognize that while an immediate vacancy may not exist, you are eager to be part of our future cross-disciplinary efforts to improve lives through human-centered technology.
Our Software Engineers enjoy tackling complex problems while working with other members of our cross-disciplinary teams to deliver elegant products across a modern technology stack. They are skilled across the stack, building accessible applications that put people first with code that is clean, maintainable, well-documented, and well-tested.
Our Automated Test Engineers (SDETs) are specialists who work collaboratively and embed with multiple engineering teams, serving as advocates for best practices and helping improve automated testing processes. While embedded with a team, they review code, write tests, and mentor the team on writing reliable tests. Engineers at Coforma work closely with researchers and designers early and often, collaborating to add perspective that increases understanding and empathy. As such, your passion for articulating technology solutions that aim to improve lives is a feature, not a bug.
Join us in building software that makes an impact and implementing human-centered solutions we can be proud to say we worked on together.
Note: We're a remote-first organization, but some roles may require occasional travel. If a role has travel requirements or a hybrid or full time in-office schedule, this will be disclosed at the beginning of the hiring process.
We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Due to the nature of our work with the US federal government, all roles are required to work from the contiguous United States. Remote positions are open to applicants in the states listed below. To ensure we remain compliant with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with Coforma. This list will be updated periodically as our PeopleOps team works to open up hiring in additional states.
  • Arizona
  • California
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Oregon
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
  • Write automated tests and review code, ensuring high standards of quality, maintainability, and test coverage
  • Solve problems across the tech stack alongside other engineers on the team, building new systems and improving existing ones
  • Consistently apply best practices, including a focus on accessibility
  • Collaborate with team members and government/client stakeholders to craft creative solutions and build technology products that improve the lives of those in the communities they serve
  • Participate in quality improvement activities, including mapping contractual requirements to test cases to ensure coverage of necessary functionality
  • Engage with coworkers across disciplines according to agile and Scrum methodologies, including participating in planning, breaking down requirements into tasks, refinement, and estimation, etc.

What You Know (Knowledge and Experience Requirements)
  • Software testing best practices, including risk-based approaches, user-data driven testing, and the software testing pyramid
  • The building blocks of the web, including how to write accessible semantic HTML and how to write clean CSS that conforms to design systems
  • Open-source programming languages like JavaScript/TypeScript, Ruby, Python, Java, etc.
  • Frameworks, libraries, or runtimes like React, Rails, Node, Next, Angular, Spring, etc.
  • Testing frameworks like Jest, Testing Library, Mocha, Playwright, Cypress, etc.
  • How to leverage the command line via shell scripting
  • APIs and databases of various types like SQL, Dynamo, Mongo, Postgres, etc.
  • Infrastructure tools like Terraform, Serverless, Amazon CDK, etc.
  • CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Circle, etc.
  • How to deliver polished, scalable, maintainable, performant code
  • How to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Agile and Scrum development methodologies

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
  • 3 or more years of experience writing automated tests for software and designing and building test cases in remote environments
  • Knowledge of and experience with both structural and specification-based automated testing
  • Prior experience in digital services, government, or federal consulting
  • 3 or more years of experience building applications with open-source programming languages
  • 3 or more years of experience working with modern testing frameworks, libraries, and testing services via APIs of various types
  • 3 or more years of experience working with infrastructure tools and IAC
  • 3 or more years of experience integrating CI/CD and pipeline tools with automated testing

Other
  • Internet: Will prioritize and maintain access to strong, reliable internet for the remote nature of our work, except when on vacation or holiday.
  • Security: Will keep the highest security practices to ensure privacy and security of Coforma and client information, given the nature of our work, even when on vacation.
  • Travel Flexibility: On request and with advanced notice, will attend in-person events such as meetings, workshops, and trainings as assigned for projects that require it.
  • Brand Representation: Will represent Coforma professionally and sincerely, modeling our Company Values in all interactions.

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