Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job overview

The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) role is hybrid in Kirkland, WA, with compensation of $50 per hour. The listing notes flexible work-from-home options and requires candidates to be local to Texas, South Carolina, Washington, Georgia, or Arizona. The SDET develops and applies automated testing approaches to help verify software quality, identify defects, and support reliable delivery. The role uses test frameworks, CI/CD tools, SQL, and debugging skills to strengthen test coverage and resolve issues.

What you'll do

• Use automation testing skills and frameworks such as NUnit, MSTest, SpecFlow, Selenium, or Playwright
• work with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and test case management systems
• write SQL queries
• use Git and branching strategies
• analyze and debug issues and perform root cause analysis. Security testing, performance testing, API testing, service virtualization, framework development, and mentoring are listed as preferred experience.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software development engineer in test

sdet

kirkland wa

hybrid

sparc technology services

c#

python

javascript

typescript

playwright

selenium

azure devops

$50/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Contract-to-hire position; listing restricts eligibility to U.S. citizens or green card holders and requires 8–10 years of automation SDET experience.

About the employer

Sparc Technology Services Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.