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Software Development Engineer in Test SDET

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $200K/yr

Senior SDET Consultant (Hybrid QA & Automation) Chicago, IL | Hybrid | Long-Term Consulting Opportunity Local Candidates ony- No CTC We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test ...

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Collabera

SDET/ Automation Engineer

Madison, WI

They need a developer who is good with C# and who can do automation testing as well. SDET - QA Automation Developer + Automation experience C# and OOD Selenium Webdriver is the tool that they use.

Cymertek

Automated Test Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$48 - $63.25/hr

DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Test Automation Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Automation Tester, Software Test Engineer, QA Automation Specialist, SDET (Software ...

Fanatics

Automation Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Required : • 5+ years in SDET / QA Automation, with proven ownership of automation strategy and CI-gated regression systems. • Hands-on experience designing and building automation frameworks for ...

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XFORIA Inc

Python SDET

Sunnyvale, CA

$59.75 - $82.50/hr

Job Details SDET Automation Engineer (Python & Java) Sunnyvale, CA Fulltime / Direct Hire Job ... Collaborate with developers, QA, and product teams to understand requirements and define test ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for sdet qa automation engineer in the United States is $51.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.55 and $59.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an SDET QA Automation Engineer, you need a strong background in programming (commonly Java, Python, or C#), software testing principles, and a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with automation frameworks (like Selenium, Cypress, or Appium), CI/CD tools, and version control systems is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as ISTQB. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are key soft skills that help identify issues and collaborate with developers. These skills ensure robust, efficient test automation, higher software quality, and seamless integration into development workflows.

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SDET QA Automation Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring test reliability and stability within fast-paced CI/CD pipelines. Flaky tests, which produce inconsistent results, can slow down deployments and require significant troubleshooting. Additionally, balancing the speed of automated tests with comprehensive coverage is crucial to avoid bottlenecks. Collaborating closely with DevOps and development teams helps address integration issues and maintain efficient feedback loops for rapid software releases.

What is an SDET QA Automation Engineer?

An SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) QA Automation Engineer is a professional who combines software development and quality assurance skills to design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks. Their main responsibility is to ensure software quality by creating automated tests that simulate real-world usage and catch bugs before software is released. SDETs work closely with developers to understand application architecture, contribute to code, and often write scripts or tools to help automate repetitive testing tasks. This role requires strong programming skills, knowledge of testing methodologies, and the ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex systems.
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QA Automation Engineer (SDET)

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Contractor

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Hello There,

My name is Himanshu Sharma, and I serve as the Recruitment Lead at Kanak-IT INC. I am reaching out to share an excellent career opportunity for the role of QA Automation Engineer with our esteemed client. If you are interested then please share your updated resume at Himanshu01@kanakits.com .

Job Description

Position           : QA Automation Engineer (SDET) with Karate framework + Java 

Location          : Phoenix, AZ Onsite

Duration         : long term contract

Job Requirements: 

  • 6+ years of experience, proficient and hands on experienced in backend Java Automation, Rest APIs.
  • Very well versed and experience with Front and Backend. Automation Frameworks including Karate Framework.
  • Experience with Test Strategies, Code coverage, and other QA practices.
  • Familiarity with DevOps and version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Hands on experience with BDDs, Cucumber, Gherkin, Java etc.
  • Very proficient and hands on experience with Rest APIs, Reactive, Multi-threading.
  • Strong experience with Design Patterns, Spring, Springboot.
  • Knowledge and experience with scaling, cloud, DevOps etc.

Skill Matrix

Skill / Tool

Years of Experience

Last Used

Overall Software Development in Test (SDET)

Backend Java Automation

REST APIs

Frontend & Backend Automation Frameworks

Karate Framework

Test Strategies

Code Coverage

Other QA Practices

DevOps

Version Control (Git)

Behavior Driven Development (BDD)

Cucumber

Gherkin

Java

Reactive Programming

Multi-threading

Design Patterns

Spring

Spring Boot

Scaling

Cloud (AWS / GCP / Azure)