Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Location : Sylmar, CA (100% Onsite – No Remote / Hybrid)
Contract Duration : 1 Year (with possibility of extension)
Pay Rate : $50–$55 / hour
Contract Type : W-2 Only (No visa sponsorships or C2C)
Position Summary :
We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a fast-paced Agile team at a leading regulated medical device company . This is a 100% onsite role based in Sylmar, CA — candidates must live within one hour of the worksite due to daily onsite requirements. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and QA leadership to drive end-to-end testing for applications that support clinical trials globally.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in test automation using C# , Selenium , or Playwright , but is also comfortable contributing to manual testing efforts using tools like Postman , JMeter , and SQL queries . You must also be able (or willing) to write test cases aligned with regulatory standards.
About the Environment :
You’ll be embedded in an Agile Scrum team developing and supporting internal and external web-based applications using modern tools and frameworks, including :
- .NET (legacy and .NET Core)
- Angular
- Oracle PL / SQL
- Kubernetes
- Azure DevOps (on-prem)
Key Responsibilities :
Develop and maintain automated UI and integration tests using Playwright (C#) and other .NET-based testing frameworks (e.g., xUnit, NUnit)Perform manual and exploratory testing for Angular / .NET applicationsAttend Scrum ceremonies and help define testable acceptance criteriaCollaborate with developers to build scalable test solutions from early stages of developmentIntegrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines via Azure DevOpsMaintain and expand a shared automation frameworkWrite and execute SQL queries to validate backend data (Oracle PL / SQL preferred)File clear, detailed defect reports and assist with triageEnsure all testing practices comply with regulated environment standardsContribute to test data setup and manage test documentationRequired Qualifications :
2–4 years of experience as an SDET or QA Automation EngineerProficiency in C# and solid understanding of object-oriented principlesExperience testing Angular front-end applications and back-end APIsHands-on experience with automation tools like Playwright , Selenium , or CypressFamiliarity with Azure DevOps and CI / CD environmentsComfortable writing and executing SQL queries ; experience with Oracle PL / SQL is a plusStrong analytical and debugging skillsPrevious participation in Agile / Scrum environmentsMust reside within 1 hour of Sylmar, CA (local candidates only)Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with performance testing using JMeterFamiliarity with Kubernetes and containerized environmentsExperience working in regulated industries (medical device, pharma, healthcare, finance, aerospace)Familiarity with Azure DevOps Test Plans or other test case management systems