Software Developer Engineer Test Sdet Hybrid

Job Title: Software Developer Engineer in Test (SDET) - Hybrid

Duration (Contract): 12 Months

Client Location: Dallas, TX

Location Preference: Hybrid

Job Description:
As a Senior Software Developer Engineer in Test, you will play a critical role in driving quality engineering and automation strategies across customer-facing applications within a complex enterprise environment. You will design and build advanced AI-powered automation frameworks, champion test automation across the software development lifecycle, and collaborate closely with development and QA teams to ensure high-quality, scalable, and reliable systems. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to influence testing practices in a fast-paced, Agile-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement AI-powered automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage
• Define and execute test strategies, standards, and processes across multiple projects
• Lead test planning, estimation, execution, and defect management activities
• Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, APIs, middleware, and UI testing
• Drive continuous integration and continuous deployment strategies within a DevOps framework
• Build reusable automation solutions to reduce manual testing effort and improve execution speed
• Create automated reporting and metrics to measure testing effectiveness and quality
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure adequate test coverage and quality standards
• Participate in code reviews and assist developers with unit and integration test automation
• Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines to improve delivery efficiency
• Manage test environments, data generation, and data refresh processes
• Promote best practices in QA processes, automation, and testing methodologies
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions

Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies:

• 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts
• Strong programming experience in Java or other object-oriented languages
• Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using tools like Cucumber, JBehave, or SpecFlow
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices, DevOps processes, and pipeline optimization
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA and Zephyr
• Hands-on experience with web services virtualization and API testing
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in leading QA initiatives and mentoring team members
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with source control and CI/CD tools such as Bamboo and Bitbucket
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $40.00 to $70.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.