SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Job Title: SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
Location: Tampa, FL / Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
Type: Contract-to-Hire (CTH)
Duration: Months (Possible Extension) Job Details
Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and implement test cases based on user stories; present results and supervise defects to closure.
• Develop and maintain Java-based automation scripts for UI, API, and backend testing.
• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and best practices in automation code.
• Perform API testing using Rest Assured and database validation using JDBC/JPA.
• Track test execution breakthroughs, report on issues and risks with the potential to affect project timelines.
• Construct appropriate end-to-end business scenarios through the application of a broad understanding of business objectives and goals.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the product being delivered.
• Responsible for process compliance and associated documentation.
• Align risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to supervise and mitigate risk; calls out appropriately.

Required Skills & Qualifications
Java Programming
Strong proficiency in Java programming, including:

• Collections Framework
• Exception Handling
• Streams and Lambda Expressions

Test Automation

• Hands-on experience with Java-based test automation frameworks: Selenium TestNG JUnit
• Familiarity with build tools: Maven Gradle
• Dependency management

API & Database Testing

• Experience with API testing using Rest Assured.
• Experience with database testing using JDBC/JPA.

Database Skills

• Strong knowledge of SQL.
• Experience working with relational databases, including: Oracle DB Snowflake

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills.