Senior Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs in North Carolina

Job#: 3034643
Job Description:
Sr. SDET
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to support a strategic initiative to realign testing practices and scale coverage. This role is instrumental in building a robust automation layer that integrates into CI/CD pipelines. This is a hands-on, senior-level position for an individual who can think like a developer and act as a quality engineer, taking ownership of the QA process and demonstrating mature judgment in assessing defects and prioritizing tasks.
Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of incoming tickets and proactively define the test strategy.
• Collaborate with developers to understand feature functionality and identify breakpoints.
• Build and maintain automation tests that mimic user flows and exploratory scenarios.
• Develop mid-layer tests that provide fast feedback within CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and stabilize flaky tests caused by environment changes.
• Write and execute test cases, ensuring coverage for edge cases, security, and reliability.
• Act as a technical QA partner to developers, engaging in code-level discussions.
• Participate in daily team sessions and bi-weekly architecture calls to discuss system design.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development or SDET roles.
• Demonstrated comfort working in an AI-augmented or agentic workflow environment.
• Strong coding background, with experience in languages such as Java, C#, .NET, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Proven experience writing automation tests that integrate with CI/CD pipelines, using frameworks like Selenium or Playwright.
• Deep understanding of REST API testing and validation.
• Solid database testing experience (SQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience in the Fintech or Financial Services industry.
• Ability to translate business logic into comprehensive test cases.
• Senior-level maturity with the ability to explain technical decisions, manage prioritization, and assess defects with sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Golang applications.
• Experience with test data management and environment stability strategies.
• Knowledge of platform engineering, DevOps, or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Gherkin/BDD frameworks.
• Unit testing expertise and the ability to extend test coverage.
• Exposure to QTP or similar legacy testing tools.
• Familiarity with AWS and Argos CD.

Compensation
The anticipated pay range for this position is $55.00/hr to $65.00/hr. Please note that this is a contract role and compensation may be negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
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