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Software Development Engineer Test Jobs in Atlanta, GA

As the Principal SDET, you will play a crucial role in shaping and leading our software testing strategy. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust test automation ...

As the Principal SDET, you will play a crucial role in shaping and leading our software testing strategy. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust test automation ...

SDET Lead with AWS Experience

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$48 - $62/hr

Role :- SDET with AWS Experience Location :- Atlanta, GA 30354 (Hybrid) Contract role :- In-person Client interview Need SDET with Python, AWS, dynamo db, s3 lambda * We need a strong Senior SDET ...

SDET

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$48.75 - $63/hr

Please review the below, and if you are interested, kindly let me know. SDET Test Automation (QTest/Tosca) Location: Alpharetta, GA / Coral Springs, FL (Onsite) Employment Type: Contract We are ...

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How much do software development engineer test jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for software development engineer test in Atlanta, GA is $49.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.43 and $56.39 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.

Infographic showing various Software Development Engineer Test job openings in Atlanta, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $102,911 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

Associate Software Development Engineer (Test)

ConstructConnect

Atlanta, GA • On-site, Remote

$48 - $62/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Overview

This position sits within our Product Development division, which develops, tests, and improves our software solutions in an innovative and collaborative environment.

 

The Opportunity

An Associate Software Development Engineer (Test) at ConstructConnect is a developer with the primary responsibility of ensuring software quality.  This is predominantly done through developing test strategies, creating / updating test automation code, executing tests (both automated and manual), and analyzing / troubleshooting defects.  It is a unique and challenging role that combines the "building" aspect of software development with the "breaking" aspect of software testing. While they are responsible for all quality activities within their team, the focus is on collaboration and writing code that automatically verifies application changes. 

Associate SDET's are expected to have competency both in software development and are learning modern software testing practices. They collaborate with product development teams to ensure the delivery of high quality, high value product features. They seek to understand how our customers use our products and applications, and the technical implementation of them.  They ensure our sites, products, and platforms perform to industry-beating quality levels by designing, developing, and maintaining automated solutions using Python / Pytest that support the development, testing, and deployment of our software solutions.  Associate SDET's are expected to take responsibility for work and follow through on commitments but are supported by their team and more senior SDETs.  Asking for help is expected and a positive attribute of our teams!  

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

  • Gain product and application expertise through product documentation, internal collaboration, and customer feedback 
  • Develop test strategies / plans / scenarios and acceptance tests and leverage AI-assisted tools and technologies 
  • Design, build, and execute test cases, including manual and automated frontend / backend tests on one or more application platforms, such as Desktop and Web  
  • Create and maintain automated tests in Python / Pytest 
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and report test results 
  • Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines 
  • Actively participate in design and code reviews to design and implement stable, testable, high-quality services and functionality. 
  • Operate within an Agile framework, adapting to iterative development cycles and contributing to scrum ceremonies  
  • Pursue continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of industry standards and new technologies 
  • This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones that team members can be required to perform 
Qualifications 

What You Bring to the Team

  

  • BS degree in Computer Sciences, programming or a related discipline or demonstrable equivalent experience   
  • Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming Principles, Data Structures, and Algorithms  
  • The ability to keep current with the constantly changing technology industry. 
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills  
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills 
  • Python development experience preferred 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • The physical activities of this position include frequent sitting, telephone communication, working on a computer for extended periods of time. Visual acuity is required to perform activities close to the eyes.  
  • Team members are expected to maintain a dedicated and ergonomically appropriate remote workspace. 
  • Team members who live within commuting distance of our office location (Atlanta, Georgia) are expected to work in a hybrid capacity, with regular in-office presence every Tuesday and Wednesday each week. 
  • All team members must reside and perform their work within the United States 

E-Verify Statement 

ConstructConnect utilizes the E-Verify program with every potential new hire. This makes it possible for us to make certain that every employee who works for ConstructConnect is eligible to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify you can call 1-800-255-7688 or visit their website. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Homeland Security. 

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