Software Development Engineer in Test II

TheIncLab • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

We’re seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test II (SDET II) to design, build, and maintain automated test suites that ensure the accuracy, reliability, and performance of our software. In this role, you’ll translate requirements into test scenarios, validate APIs and integrations, and collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to embed testing into CI/CD pipelines. Beyond test execution, you’ll help identify gaps in automation coverage, contribute to process improvements, and share knowledge with junior engineers to raise overall quality standards. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical impact with mentorship and continuous improvement, while playing a critical role in delivering secure, high-quality releases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance.
• 3+ years in at least one programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#).
• Proficiency with automated testing frameworks such as Playwright, or Selenium.
• Strong experience in manual test design, execution, and exploratory testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices, version control systems (e.g., Git), and Agile methodologies.
• Experience validating APIs and working with tools like Postman, or similar.
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and communicate issues clearly and effectively.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with performance or load testing (e.g., JMeter, Locust, k6).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and security testing practices.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as Playwright or test scripting.
• Background in geospatial, mission-focused, or defense-related applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites for software applications across desktop, mobile, web, and cloud-based platforms.
• Translate user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements into comprehensive manual and automated test scenarios.
• Own assigned quality control domains, delivering with minimal oversight while providing transparency on progress, risks, and blockers.
• Conduct automated and manual functional, regression, integration, performance, and exploratory testing across multiple environments.
• Design and maintain manual and automated testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Jest) integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
• Validate RESTful and GraphQL APIs, databases, and third-party integrations for accuracy, performance, and reliability.
• Document and track defects with clear reproduction steps, collaborating with developers and product owners to ensure timely resolution.
• Contribute to test planning, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives by bringing a quality control perspective to discussions.
• Drive improvements in quality control processes, coverage, and tooling to enhance delivery speed and quality.
• Support release readiness by validating builds, environments, and deployment pipelines.
• Mentor junior team members in SDET practices, automation, and test design.
• Stay current with evolving quality control tools, technologies, and methodologies to continuously improve testing effectiveness.
• Identify gaps in automation coverage and proactively propose improvements.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and maintain alignment with company culture.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• Professional development programs.
• Training and certification reimbursement.
• Extended and floating holiday schedule.
• Paid time off and Paid volunteer time.
• Health and Wellness Benefits include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.
• 100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance.
• 401(k) Plan Options with employer matching.
• Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals.
• A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees