Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job overview

The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) role is hybrid in Reston, VA, with onsite work weekly and occasionally for meetings. Compensation is stated as $77 per hour. System One describes its work as delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions to clients. The SDET builds and maintains automated testing for web applications, APIs, and cloud-native services. The role supports enterprise application modernization and cloud migration by integrating automated tests into development and deployment workflows and helping teams identify and resolve quality risks.

What you'll do

• Design and maintain automated test frameworks
• create tests using Playwright, Selenium, Java, TypeScript, and BDD/TDD frameworks
• develop regression, smoke, integration, and end-to-end suites
• validate APIs and data with SQL
• integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines
• test cloud migration initiatives
• document cases and defects in Jira
• participate in Agile ceremonies
• collaborate on quality risks and defect resolution.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior sdet

software test automation

java

playwright

typescript

aws

api testing

ci/cd

hybrid

reston va

system one

$77/hour

contract extension possible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may access medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and a 401(k) plan.

Why this role

The role emphasizes Java, TypeScript, Playwright, Selenium, REST APIs, SQL, CI/CD, and cloud migration. The posting lists health and welfare coverage options and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

About the employer

System One is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Search Services. Sector: 56.