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TechWish

SDET

Merrifield, VA

$49.75 - $64.25/hr

Full Stack SDET (Front-End and Back-End Automation Test Exp Required) Top 3 Required Skills: Hands-on development/coding (Java) Hand on experience with UI+API+DB automation testing Hands experience ...

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

SDET consultant

Mclean, VA · On-site

$50.75 - $65.25/hr

SDET Work Mode : Day 1 - Onsite (Complete Onsite Position) Location : McLean, Virginia (Only Local to Virginia or nearby Candidates) Passport No Mandatory - • 6+ years of proven experience and well ...

Meta Force Technology Staffing LLC

SDET

Reston, VA · On-site

$52 - $67/hr

SDET Reston, VA (3 days a week onsite) Interview Process: 1 in-person panel (no videos) *Prior Mortgage Industry experience if highly desired* Key Responsibilities: Lead and execute end-to-end ...

Apex Systems

Digital QA Engineer - SDET

Merrifield, VA · On-site +1

$50 - $75/hr

Digital QA Engineer (SDET) Supporting : Large Financial Services Client Location : Open to candidates local to Merrifield, VA - Pensacola, FL - San Diego, CA (Hybrid) Assignment Type : Contract Only ...

Precision Technologies Corp

SDET

Arlington, VA · On-site

$57.50 - $74.25/hr

... quality software solutions. This role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams ... Test Strategy Development: Design and implement comprehensive test strategies, including functional ...

CGI Inc.

Lead SDET

Reston, VA · On-site

$49.50 - $67.25/hr

Lead SDET Category: Testing/Quality Assurance Main location: United States, Virginia, Reston Position ID:J0426-1942 Employment Type: Full Time Position Description: The Lead SDET will be responsible ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for software development engineer test in Virginia is $51.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.68 and $58.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Software Development Engineer Test vs Software Development Engineer?

AspectSoftware Development Engineer Test (SDET)Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Primary FocusDeveloping automated tests, testing frameworks, and ensuring software qualityDesigning, coding, and implementing software features and applications
Skills & CertificationsProgramming, testing tools, automation frameworks, QA methodologiesProgramming, software architecture, system design
Work EnvironmentCollaborates closely with developers and QA teams, often in Agile teamsWorks on software development, coding, and system integration
Industry UsageCommon in tech companies emphasizing quality automationWidespread across software development companies

While both roles require strong programming skills and collaboration, SDETs focus on testing automation and quality assurance, whereas SDEs primarily develop software features. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Software Development Engineer Test job openings in Virginia as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 54% Full Time, 43% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,096 per year, or $51 per hour.
SDET

SDET

TechWish

Merrifield, VA

$49.75 - $64.25/hr

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Job description

Full Stack SDET (Front-End and Back-End Automation Test Exp Required)

Top 3 Required Skills:
Hands-on development/coding (Java)
Hand on experience with UI+API+DB automation testing
Hands experience on a wide variety of testing techniques and types and STLC process

Top 3 Desired Skills:
Hands-on development/coding (Java)
Hand on experience with UI+API+DB automation testing
Hands experience on a wide variety of testing techniques and types and STLC process

Description
At least 5 years overall SDET and/or development hands on experience.
At least 2 years of mobile apps test automation experience in Android and/or iOS, Web, API
At least 4 years of professional experience in software test automation, including creation and deployment of frameworks and design and maintenance of test automation
At least 2 years of API Automation Testing.
Experience with agile development methodology
Experience with Cl/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, JUnit, Selenium, Cucumber, etc.
Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD), BDD Behavior Driven Development, and Agile (XP)
Experience with Test processes, open-source test frameworks, test design strategies, writing test cases, and automating tests in Java with frameworks like JUnit/TestNG, Selenium, JMeter and Appium
Experience working with a ticketing system such as Service Now or Jira
Hands on experience with any cloud technology platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
Must have hands on experience in Selenium Scripting, and SQL querying
Must have hands on experience utilizing cloud hosted testing platforms such as Perfecto.
Proficient in debugging issues.
Proficient in Java
Proficient in writing functional automation (UI/API)
Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, design patterns and strong analytical and problem- solving skills.
Working knowledge of Pull requests, code reviews, etc.
Test complex API, web and mobile based applications that reference database back-end systems
Support non-functional requirements such as, performance testing
Set up, maintain, and perform test automation frameworks on multiple application platforms, such as Mobile, Desktop, and Web, and building test scenarios and acceptance tests
Participate in all agile ceremonies (standups, planning, backlog refinement, reviews, etc.) ensuring QA and testing is continuously represented and effectively incorporated into all aspects of the project
Own end-to-end test strategy, analyze requirements, build test plan, design test cases and implement test automation for applications of moderate to high complexity
Manage the final quality on production release
Develop, execute, and maintain automation test scripts to meet software release deliverables, project testing requirements and other quality considerations
Develop smoke, functional, regression, and integration test suites for UI, API Services, and databases

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For over 20 years, TechWish has been serving as a prime source of digital transformation and technology consulting solutions for large as well as mid-sized enterprises, including Fortune 100 companies such as two of the top five media companies, the world’s top network infrastructure company, and the world’s largest credit union. As a preferred solutions integration partner, TechWish helps clients across a range of industry sectors analyze data, develop applications, and secure and modernize their technology infrastructure. We provide customized solutions that leverage our strategic partnerships with leading platform and technology companies.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Sterling, VA, US

Year founded

1990

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