Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET II)

TheIncLab•McLean, VA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

TheIncLab engineers and delivers intelligent digital applications and platforms that revolutionize how our customers and mission-critical teams achieve success. We are where innovation meets purpose; and where your career can meet purpose as well. As a SDET II, you will be a mid-level role focused on designing, building, and maintaining automated test suites to ensure software accuracy, reliability, and performance. We encourage you to apply and take the first step in joining our dynamic and impactful company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3–5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance.
3+ years of experience in at least one programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript/Python/Java or C#).
Proficiency with automated testing frameworks such as Playwright or React.
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 using tools like Postman.
Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and communicate issues clearly.
Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to travel up to 10% based on company and customer needs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites for desktop, mobile, web, and cloud-based applications.
Translate user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements into comprehensive manual and automated test scenarios.
Own assigned quality control domains and deliver with minimal oversight.
Conduct automated and manual functional, regression, integration, performance, and exploratory testing.
Design and maintain testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Jest) integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
Validate RESTful and GraphQL APIs, databases, and third-party integrations for accuracy and performance.
Document and track defects with clear reproduction steps; collaborate with developers for resolution.
Participate in test planning, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Drive improvements in quality control processes, coverage, and tooling.
Support release readiness by validating builds, environments, and deployment pipelines.
Mentor junior team members in SDET practices and automation.
Stay current with evolving QA tools and methodologies.
Identify gaps in automation coverage and propose improvements.
Adhere to company policies and maintain alignment with company culture.