Senior Software Engineer, SDET

Octave•Houston, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer, SDET for Octave. This role involves designing, implementing, and executing automated tests, analyzing test results, and collaborating with QA and development teams. The engineer will also perform functional testing, recommend improvements to test strategies, and mentor junior team members. The position requires analyzing and testing software for compliance with design specifications and quality standards, documenting test plans and results, and communicating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. The role also includes engaging with teams to ensure applications meet customer and business requirements, staying current with automation technologies, and utilizing enterprise automation frameworks. Developing and executing automated test scenarios aligned with software architecture and investigating failed tests and defects are key responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Software Engineering or related areas, with 2- 5 years of experience in software automation and testing
Strong experience with test automation for Microsoft-based services
Hands on experience with agentic AI based testing approaches, including intelligent or autonomous test execution.
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C#, .NET, or JavaScript
Practical experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, WebdriverIO, Playwright, or similar tools.
Experience with API testing using Postman and source control platforms such as GitHub.
Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and multi tasking skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

exposure to applying Artificial Intelligence for automation and functional testing is a plus.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure DevOps and Microsoft Test Manager is highly desirable.
Working knowledge of Windows Server Operating Systems and relational databases (ORACLE, MSSQL Server) a plus.
Prior experience with Octave products is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and execute automated tests including regression, performance, load, and scenarios derived from manual test plans.
Analyze automated test results and communicate actionable insights and quality metrics to stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
Collaborate closely with functional QA and development teams to identify gaps, file defects, and prioritize the automation backlog.
Perform functional testing as needed to validate features and ensure automation accuracy.
Recommend and implement improvements to test strategies, frameworks, and processes to enhance overall product quality.
Demonstrate strong expertise in test automation scripting, manual testing, and end to end automation practices.
Apply automation expertise to support software design and development best practices, ensuring testability and scalability.
Leverage strong analytical and problem solving skills to diagnose complex issues and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Mentor and train junior team members, providing technical guidance and QA best practices.
Analyze and test software for compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
Accurately document test plans, automation workflows, processes, and execution results.
Communicate effectively and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with cross functional stakeholders.
Engage with cross functional teams to ensure applications meet customer and business requirements.
Stay current with emerging automation technologies and tools, proactively adopting those that add value.
Utilize and contribute to enterprise automation frameworks, understanding their appropriate use cases.
Develop and execute automated test scenarios aligned with software architecture and system design.
Investigate failed automated tests and customer reported defects to enhance automation robustness, efficiency, and overall test coverage.