Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)
Position type is Long term contract Opportunity
Location: Okemos or Farmington, Michigan - 4 Days Onsite/Week
Job Summary:
We are seeking a forward-thinking SDET to help modernize and lead our test automation strategy. This role will focus on building and maintaining scalable, maintainable, and integrated test automation frameworks across UI and API layers using modern tools like Playwright and TypeScript, while also contributing to CI/CD testing integration. The SDET will also play a key role in supporting manual testing efforts within Agile feature teamsโguiding test case design, exploratory testing, and quality validation for areas not yet automated. This position is critical to enabling feature teams to take ownership of both automated and manual testing, ensuring faster, higher-quality releases.
Primary Responsibilities:
ยทPartner with Agile feature teams to understand user stories, define acceptance criteria, and promote a test-first mindset through collaboration in design and refinement sessions.
ยทBuild, maintain, and evolve test automation frameworks using Playwright (preferred), TypeScript, or other enterprise-approved tools to support API and UI testing.
ยทDrive the transition from legacy frameworks (e.g., Selenium + Java, Postman/Newman) to unified automation aligned with our CI/CD strategy.
ยทCollaborate with developers and QA engineers to ensure test cases are executed in CI pipelines and provide fast, actionable feedback.
ยทSupport design, exploratory testing, and validation of complex workflows that are not yet automated.
ยทDevelop and maintain automated API tests (REST/SOAP) and end-to-end tests that validate functional and non-functional requirements.
ยทParticipate in code reviews and contribute to test architecture decisions to ensure reliability, reusability, and scalability of test assets.
ยทWrite and maintain SQL queries to validate data integrity and support test data creation strategies.
ยทServe as a quality engineering championโhelp guide automation strategy, mentoring peers, and contributing to continuous improvement of QA practices.
ยทEnsure traceability between requirements, tests, and defects, and support compliance with enterprise policies (e.g., HIPAA, security, audit readiness).
Preferred Experience:
ยทHands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript preferred) or similar frameworks like Cypress.
ยทMigration experience from Selenium + Java or Postman to modern frameworks.
ยทFamiliarity with test reporting, dashboarding, and quality metrics in a DevOps environment.
ยทExperience with test case management tools (e.g., qTest, QMetry, TestRail) and requirements traceability.