Software Development Engineer in Test; SDET

Overview

The Opportunity – Why Join

Are you ready to redefine how an entire industry engages with customers? At AAA Life weleveragetechnology to put human connection at the heart of what we do. If you are someone who thrives on purpose and wants to make a tangible difference in people’s lives when it matters most, then join AAA Life who has the unique ability to access tens of millions of existing AAA customers powered by the strength of one of America’s most trusted brands.

We have embarked on a mission to double in size - Becoming one of the largest providers in the US.These factsshowcasewhywe'rethe right choice:

• On purpose:a leading professional services firm found that the commitment,empathy and dedication of employees at AAA Life was the highest across a benchmark of top US companies
• On growth: we have the privilege to offer our products to tens of millions of Americans that are proud members of AAA
• On making a difference:we serve Americans by delivering life insurance products that make a true difference for families during their hardest times, not wealth management instruments (more details on this during the interview)
• On culture:
  
  USA Today named us2025top workplace nationwide.
  
  We believe the job of an insurance companyis to dogood.
  
  Our mission is to help our members during whatisoften the hardest times in their lives.
  
  We pick up the phone to people who have lost loved ones and offer our genuine support.
  
  That is why we will always put human connection at the heart of what we do - always being there to talk to our members person to person.
  
  We believe the job of an insurance company is to pay out.
  
  That is what insurance is for.
  
  Most of our members have real life policies - policies that bring peace of mind during life, and genuine supportin the event ofdeath.
  
  We are not here to chase the super-rich with annuities and wealth management products.
  
  AAA has been one of the most trusted names in America because it believes in providing the services that middle class Americans need.

At AAA Life, we’re dedicated to providing quality life insurance and annuity products with the care and service our members expect. As we continue to modernize and innovate, our Technology team plays a vital role in delivering secure, efficient, and member-first solutions. We are seeking an experienced SDET to help strengthen our QA automation capabilities and support our CI/CD efforts.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test at AAA Life, you will design, develop, and maintain automated tests and shared test infrastructure using Playwright and Type Script to validate functionality, stability, and release readiness across our technology ecosystem. You'll be a hands-on engineer who partners closely with product owners, engineers, and QA analysts to ensure product quality and support seamless CI/CD using Git Lab.

• Develop and maintain automated UI and API tests using Playwright and Type Script across application repositories and shared automation libraries.
• Build and maintain smoke, regression, and integration coverage using Playwright tagging and test selection patterns.
• Create and maintain automated tests that run reliably in Git Lab CI/CD pipelines on merge requests and scheduled runs.
• Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and QA analysts to define testing strategies, clarify acceptance criteria, and support shift-left testing.
• Investigate test failures, distinguish test issues from product defects, and report clear, reproducible defects with evidence.
• Participate in code reviews for test code and follow team standards for readability, maintainability, and reliability.
• Help upskill manual QA teammates through pairing, review feedback, and practical guidance on Playwright and Type Script automation patterns.
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