**Role & seniority: ** SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test), 8+ years experience. W2 contract only

**Location & work type: ** Alpharetta, GA (on-site not explicitly stated), contract (W2)

**Stack/tools: **

Programming: Java (preferred), or Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
UI test automation: Selenium or Playwright
API testing: REST/SOAP, Postman, REST Assured (or equivalent), JSON/XML validation
Backend/data validation: SQL/database queries
CI/CD & tooling: Jenkins or GitHub Actions, Git, CI/CD test integration
Framework work: scalable automation frameworks, reusable components/utilities/libraries, test data
Top 3 responsibilities:
1. Design/develop/maintain automated test frameworks and scripts
2. Build UI + API + end-to-end/integration automation and reusable test components
3. Integrate and optimize automated tests in CI/CD; improve coverage, reliability, and maintainability
Must-have skills:
- Strong Java (or equivalent language)
- Hands-on Selenium or Playwright
- Strong API testing (Postman + REST Assured or equivalent)
- Ability to validate backend processing using SQL/database queries
- Experience integrating tests into Jenkins/GitHub Actions pipelines with Git
Nice-to-haves:
- Opportunities to optimize STLC via automation and GenAI-enabled testing (mentioned as an opportunity/optimization area)

Full Description

W2 contract only SDET @ Alpharetta, GA

We need strong SDET profiles for Alpharetta location with 8 + yrs of exp who is very strong in Java , API, Selenium OR Playwright

We are looking for a skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing solutions.
Candidate should have strong programming and automation skills, experience in API and end-to-end testing, and the ability to build scalable automation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts.
Develop automation solutions for UI, API, backend, integration, and end-to-end testing.
Create and maintain reusable automation components, utilities, libraries, and test data.
Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into comprehensive test scenarios.
Design and execute API tests using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent.
Validate backend processing and data using SQL/database queries.
Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines and enable continuous testing.
Participate in code reviews and ensure automation code follows software engineering best practices.
Improve automation coverage, reliability, maintainability, and execution efficiency.
Identify opportunities to optimize the STLC through automation and GenAI-enabled testing.

Test Automation: Hands-on experience with at least one