Junior SDET - Test Automation Engineer

An innovative U.S. tech organization delivers critical, high-traffic applications to global users. The cross-functional QA team values clean code, measurable quality, and continuous learning. You will partner with seasoned developers, DevOps engineers, and product analysts in a remote-friendly environment where mentorship is paramount.

What You’ll Do  

– Craft maintainable UI, API, and mobile automation scripts with Selenium WebDriver, Appium, and REST-assured.  

– Extend a modular testing framework in Java (11+) and Python 3 to support new microservices.  

– Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) for every pull request.  

– Debug flaky tests, isolate root causes, and collaborate with developers on swift fixes.  

– Document clear, reproducible defects in the team’s tracking system and champion quality metrics.  

– Maintain cloud-based test environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform templates.  

– Pair-test with senior engineers, share code reviews, and contribute to retrospective improvements.  

Skills You Bring  

– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.  

– 0-2 years of hands-on automation using Selenium or Appium.  

– Proficiency writing clean Java or Python code, coupled with solid OOP principles.  

– Familiarity with Git workflows, RESTful APIs, and JSON.  

– Understanding of SDLC, Agile ceremonies, and defect life cycle.  

– Analytical mindset, concise communication, and a drive for continuous improvement.  

Bonus Points  

– Knowledge of BDD tools such as Cucumber or Behave.  

– Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).  

– Experience testing data-driven systems with SQL and Postman.  

– Interest in performance testing with JMeter or Gatling.