Senior Software Developer In Test Jobs in Passaic, NJ

Job#: 3047013
Job Description:
SDET
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid)
Role Overview
The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) is responsible for designing, developing, and executing scalable testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical platforms. This role blends software engineering skills with testing expertise to drive an automation-first quality engineering strategy. You will partner with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to embed testing early in the development lifecycle and enable continuous delivery.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies aligned to business requirements and user stories.
• Build and maintain robust automated test frameworks and scripts (UI, API, and backend) using Selenium and Java.
• Develop and execute end-to-end, integration, regression, and performance test scenarios.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries to validate data integrity and backend processes.
• Work with developers to pick up code logic and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Create and maintain test data to handle various test scenarios including corner test cases.
• Ensure traceability from requirements through test cases to automation coverage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, resolve defects, and improve quality outcomes.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket) to enable continuous testing.
• Analyze test results, track defects, and provide clear, actionable reporting on quality metrics.
• Manage test environments, test data, and dependencies to ensure smooth execution cycles.
• Drive best practices in quality engineering, automation, and test design across teams.

Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience: 3+ years of experience in software testing, automation, or quality engineering.
Technical Skills:

• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or a similar object-oriented language.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium or an equivalent.
• Proficiency in SQL and data validation techniques.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Micro Focus ALM, Git, Bitbucket, and Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Capital Markets or Financial Services domain.
• An automation-first mindset with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global delivery model.
• Knowledge of UI and backend testing strategies.
• Experience with test frameworks, CI/CD integration, and modern QA practices.
• Understanding of testing types: smoke, regression, functional, and non-functional testing.

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