Sr SDET

Job#: 3034643

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to support a strategic initiative to realign testing practices and scale coverage. This role is instrumental in building a robust automation layer that integrates into CI/CD pipelines. This is a hands‑on, senior‑level position for an individual who can think like a developer and act as a quality engineer, taking ownership of the QA process and demonstrating mature judgment in assessing defects and prioritizing tasks.

• Take ownership of incoming tickets and proactively define the test strategy.
• Collaborate with developers to understand feature functionality and identify breakpoints.
• Build and maintain automation tests that mimic user flows and exploratory scenarios.
• Develop mid‑layer tests that provide fast feedback within CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and stabilize flaky tests caused by environment changes.
• Write and execute test cases, ensuring coverage for edge cases, security, and reliability.
• Act as a technical QA partner to developers, engaging in code‑level discussions.
• Participate in daily team sessions and bi‑weekly architecture calls to discuss system design.

• 5+ years of experience in software development or SDET roles.
• Demonstrated comfort working in an AI‑augmented or agentic workflow environment.
• Strong coding background, with experience in languages such as Java, C#, .NET, JavaScript, or Type Script.
• Proven experience writing automation tests that integrate with CI/CD pipelines, using frameworks like Selenium or Playwright.
• Deep understanding of REST API testing and validation.
• Solid database testing experience (SQL, Postgre
  
  SQL).
• Experience in the Fintech or Financial Services industry.
• Ability to translate business logic into comprehensive test cases.
• Senior‑level maturity with the ability to explain technical decisions, manage prioritization, and assess defects with sound judgment.

• Experience with Golang applications.
• Experience with test data management and environment stability strategies.
• Knowledge of platform engineering, Dev Ops, or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Gherkin/BDD frameworks.
• Unit testing expertise and the ability to extend test coverage.
• Exposure to QTP or similar legacy testing tools.
• Familiarity with AWS and Argos CD.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $55.00/hr to $65.00/hr this is a contract role and compensation may be negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.