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Automation Engineer SDET

Lateral Insights
Full-time
On-site
Great Falls, Virginia, United States
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job Title: Mid-Level Test Engineer - Selenium Automation

Experience: 6-8 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time (W2 only)
Location: Remote in United States - East Coast preferred)
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Mid-Level Test Engineer with 6-8 years of hands-on experience in Selenium automation to ensure the quality and reliability of our web-based applications. The ideal candidate will design, build, and maintain scalable automated test solutions and work closely with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain Selenium WebDriver automation scripts for functional, regression, and cross-browser testing
  • Create and execute test cases based on requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
  • Ensure cross-browser compatibility using drivers such as ChromeDriver and GeckoDriver
  • Integrate automated tests with frameworks such as TestNG, JUnit, or Pytest
  • Collaborate with developers, QA, and product teams to identify test scenarios and resolve defects
  • Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and ensure application quality
  • Document test results, log defects, and perform root-cause analysis
  • Participate in code reviews to uphold automation best practices
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
  • Continuously evaluate and improve automation processes, tools, and standards
  • Work with new AI driven automation techniques

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 6-8 years of experience in web application test automation using Selenium WebDriver
  • Strong programming skills in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
  • Experience with automation frameworks such as TestNG, JUnit, or Pytest
  • Solid understanding of automation architecture, design patterns, and scripting best practices
  • Hands-on experience with Git and defect-tracking tools such as JIRA
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
  • Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and browser behavior
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
  • Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
  • Experience with BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or similar platforms
  • Exposure to API testing (Postman, REST-assured)
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Familiarity with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow)

Why Join Us?

  • Work on impactful, high-quality products in a collaborative team environment
  • Hands-on exposure to modern automation frameworks and DevOps practices
  • Strong opportunities for professional growth and skill development
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