Role & seniority: Senior SDET / Automation Engineer focused on Java-based test automation across web, API, and backend systems

Stack / tools: Java, TypeScript, Python; API testing: Rest Assured, Karate, Playwright, Cypress; web automation: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress; CI/CD: Jenkins, uDeploy, Git/GitHub, Maven; cloud: AWS; Agile/Scrum

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks
Implement robust API testing and integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines
Drive test strategy, improve coverage, and support production health with observability

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE or related field
10+ years in automation engineering or test solution architecture
Proficiency in Java (OOP), plus experience with JavaScript/TypeScript or Python
Expertise in API testing tools (Rest Assured, Karate, Playwright)
Hands-on with web automation (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Puppeteer)
CI/CD experience (Jenkins, uDeploy, Git, Maven); AWS exposure
Agile experience (Scrum)

Nice-to-haves

Designing scalable automation frameworks for web, mobile, and APIs
Knowledge of test data management, reporting, and observability
Focus on increasing release velocity and production stability

Location & work type

Location: Merrimack, NH or Smithfield, RI (local requirement)
Work model: Hybrid (2 weeks onsite, 2 weeks remote)
Employment type: W2 only; no C2C/third parties; visa op

Full Description

🚀 About the Role

We are seeking a well-rounded Senior SDET with strong Java-based automation engineering experience to support high-quality delivery across web, API, and backend systems. This foundational role contributes to rapid, stable product releases across mission-critical platforms.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis. For our W2 consultants, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

Requirements Recap

💼 Employment Type: W2 only (consultants must be willing to work under our W2)

🌐 Visa: Open to all work authorizations 🚫 No C2C / No Third Parties

🏢 Location: Must be local To Merrimack, NH/ Smithfield, Rhode Island

🧳 Work Model: Hybrid – 2 Weeks Onsite (Alternate Weeks), 2 Weeks Remote

🔹 Core Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using Java, TypeScript, and Python
Implement robust API testing using tools like Rest Assured, Karate, and Playwright or Cypress
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, uDeploy, Git/GitHub, and Maven
Scale and maintain reusable test platforms and artifacts across teams and technologies
Drive test strategy, improve test coverage, and support production health with observability best practices
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with development and QA teams

🔹 Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field 10+ years of experience in automation engineering or test solution architecture Strong programming and OOP skills in Java; knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and/or Python is a plus Expertise in API testing tools such as Rest Assured, Karate, and Playwright Hands-on experience with web automation frameworks like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Puppeteer Experience integrating with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, uDeploy, Git, and Maven Exposure to cloud environments, preferably AWS Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working within Scrum teams

🔹 Preferred Attributes

Experience designing scalable automation frameworks for web, mobile, and APIs Strong understanding of test data management, reporting, and observability practices Focused on increasing release velocity, production stability, and test coverage Self-driven and collaborative, with excellent attention to detail and accountability

🚀 Job Opening: Senior SDET / Automation Engineer – Java | W2 Only | Hybrid