Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Cayuse

9h•Remote

About The Position

The exciting world of scientific research is fueled by people with a passion for solving complex problems. At Cayuse, we are committed to our customers’ success by empowering organizations to conduct globally connected research that advances their impact on science, discovery and society. We build on that commitment with proven, integrated and easy-to-use technology that delivers exceptional value, and world class service and support that accelerates outcomes. But we are more than just an empowering platform powered by advanced technologies. We are a collaboration of exceptional, highly skilled people with multi-disciplinary expertise, and are building our team to support our ambitious growth plans. Cayuse’s foundational strength comes from our customer and employee focused values and commitment to industry-leading solutions. It’s an exciting time to become a key member of our growing team. As an SDET, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated test frameworks, designing comprehensive test plans, and working closely with developers and product teams to ensure software quality and performance. An effective SDET combines deep technical knowledge with a strong understanding of testing principles to build reliable, scalable, and maintainable test systems. You will be expected to provide comprehensive coverage including both automation and manual testing.

Requirements

Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Cypress, Selenium); Playwright preferred.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript.
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test processes, and best practices.
Experience testing APIs using tools such as Postman, REST-assured, or similar.
Experience with CI/CD tools and repository management (Bitbucket, Jenkins, or similar).
Experience with creating, setting up, and executing manual test cases (preferably in Zephyr).
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
A passion for quality and a proactive attitude toward improving development and testing processes.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
2+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience using AI with automation preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web, mobile, API, and backend systems.
Collaborate with software engineers, product owners, and QA to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing.
Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution.
Perform code reviews for test code and contribute to best practices in test automation.
Develop tools and utilities to improve test automation and test coverage.
Analyze test results and provide insights into product quality and potential risks.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.