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Software Development Engineer Backend Jobs Near Me

SDET

Columbus, OH · On-site

$50/hr

Job Title SDET (Testing Automation, Playwright, cypress) Pay rate $50/hour on W2 (Max) Location 4 days a week in Columbus, OH Duration Long term contract IV Process : Take home hacker rank (30 minute ...

SDET

Columbus, OH · On-site

$48.25 - $62.25/hr

Kubernetes Infrastructure SDET - Enterprise Ordering Platform Overview Client is hiring an Infrastructure SDET to support the rollout of next-generation ordering systems across 4,000+ restaurant ...

Strong programming experience (JavaScript/TypeScript Preferred) and understanding of software architecture. * Experience with Cypress. * 3+ years of experience as an SDET, including writing ...

SDET 2

Columbus, OH · On-site

$38.50 - $52.50/hr

Experience with Cypress ? 3+ years of experience as an SDET, including writing automation scripts for API and UI. ? Ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment. ? Ability to work in a ...

SDET 2

Columbus, OH · On-site

$38.50 - $52.50/hr

Experience with Cypress ? 3+ years of experience as an SDET, including writing automation scripts for API and UI. ? Ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment. ? Ability to work in a ...

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SDET 2

Columbus, OH · On-site

$38.75 - $52.75/hr

Experience with Cypress ? 3+ years of experience as an SDET, including writing automation scripts for API and UI. ? Ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment. ? Ability to work in a ...

Requirement - (iOS or Android) Mobile SDET Location- Columbus, OH (4 days onsite) Contract W2 Must Have (One Required): * iOS Testing OR * Android Testing Job Summary We are looking for a Mobile SDET ...

Mobile SDET

Columbus, OH · On-site

$114K - $124K/yr

Job Summary Our client is seeking a Mobile SDET to join their team! This position is located Hybrid in Columbus, Ohio. This role is to ensure mobile apps are reliable, testable, and safe to ship by ...

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Backend Java engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$48.75 - $63.25/hr

... • Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting • Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with ...

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As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for software development engineer backend in the United States is $147,662.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,000.00 and $172,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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SDET

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Columbus, OH • On-site

$50/hr

Contractor

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Complete JD:

Job Title

SDET (Testing Automation, Playwright, cypress)

Pay rate

$50/hour on W2 (Max)

Location

4 days a week in Columbus, OH

Duration

Long term contract

IV Process: Take home hacker rank (30 minute online) then 2 rounds – 1st video 30-minute, 2nd 1 hour onsite

MUST HAVE:

  • 5+ yrs SDET
  • JavaScript or Typescript
  • Playwright/cypress or equivalent automation testing tool
  • DevOps tools experience
  • Docker container testing or similar

NICE TO HAVE:

  • Observability tools (datadog, splunk, Grafana)
  • Kubernetes

Infrastructure SDET – Enterprise Ordering Platform

Overview
Client is hiring an Infrastructure SDET to support the rollout of next-generation ordering systems across 4,000+ restaurant locations. This role focuses on building and scaling automated testing frameworks that validate system reliability, performance, and infrastructure readiness in real-world environments.

What You’ll Do

  • Build and maintain automated test frameworks using TypeScript and Playwright
  • Develop end-to-end, integration, and infrastructure-level tests for distributed systems
  • Partner with engineering teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines
  • Validate cloud-based systems (AWS/Azure) for scalability, performance, and reliability
  • Contribute to test strategy, design, and architecture
  • Implement test reporting and dashboards for coverage, defects, and performance visibility
  • Collaborate with Scrum teams to embed testing into the development lifecycle
  • Evaluate tools and improve automation maturity across the platform
  • Support observability-driven testing (logs, metrics, traces) to identify production risks

What You Bring

  • 5–8+ years in SDET / QA Automation Engineering
  • Strong experience with:
    • TypeScript / JavaScript
    • Playwright, Cypress, or similar modern frameworks
  • Hands-on experience testing cloud-based systems (AWS or Azure)
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD-integrated test suites
  • Understanding of test strategy, test architecture, and automation best practices  
  • Familiarity with observability tools (Datadog, Splunk, etc.) is a plus
  • Strong collaboration skills in Agile environments