What Is a Java SDET and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

Java/SDET jobs are positions for Java developers and engineers who develop, program, and test Java applications using software development engineer test (SDET) processes. Your responsibilities as a Java/SDET position focus mostly on testing the coding and performance of applications and software that use the Java computer language. You also look at how they affect a computer or network. Your duties include using tools to test and optimize software through the development process to the final product, designing testing processes that meet the needs of each project, creating code to fix a coding issue, and analyzing and reporting test data.

The qualifications you need to get a Java/SDET job include a bachelor’s degree in computer programming, computer science, or a similar field. You also need extensive professional experience working with Java coding and testing frameworks. Many employers looking for Java/SDET professionals require prior experience with automation testing or test engineering. Entry-level roles exist for apprentice Java/SDETs to gain experience under the supervision of an experienced SDET, but you can also enroll in a certification program for SDET professionals to learn the various programming and testing skills that these jobs require. You can find Java/SDET jobs with software development and technology companies.