Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Regions•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Regions is hiring a senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead automation strategy and framework architecture, ensuring quality and efficiency across applications. The position provides technical leadership, drives innovation, mentors junior team members, and collaborates across teams to align initiatives with organizational goals. The role is intended to be onsite, with regular work hours and full days in the office three or more days per week. The manager sets the work schedule and in-office expectations. Locations listed for the role are Birmingham, Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia; and Charlotte, North Carolina, with a strong preference for Birmingham. The job listing also identifies Hoover, Alabama as the location. Regions does not provide relocation assistance and will not sponsor work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The position is exempt from FLSA timekeeping requirements and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and five years of experience in test automation and/or software development; or a high school diploma or GED and nine years of experience in test automation and/or software development.
Experience with integrated development environments such as Visual Studios, Eclipse, or IntelliJ.
Significant experience with C#, Java, Python, and TypeScript.
Significant experience with NUnit, TestNG, RestSharp, and RestAssured.
Significant experience with Selenium, Playwright, Tricentis Tosca, and Postman.
Ability to write and analyze relational database queries.
Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Strong knowledge of generative AI and/or agentic AI strategies and platforms.
Strong understanding of testing processes, strategies, and test-driven development.

Nice To Haves

Applicable certifications, such as International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certifications.
Experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks, including industry-standard frameworks.
Experience delivering generative AI and/or agentic AI platforms.
Experience developing in low-code/no-code platforms such as PowerApps.
Experience developing in object-oriented languages such as C# and Java.
Experience with API testing, including SOAP and REST.
Experience with Microsoft Power BI.
Knowledge of containerized environments such as Docker.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain enterprise-level automation frameworks, including integration with modern tools such as Selenium and Playwright.
Define best practices for automation, code reviews, and quality gates.
Lead automation initiatives across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and teams.
Drive adoption of advanced automation solutions for complex scenarios.
Evaluate and implement new technologies, including generative artificial intelligence.
Stay current on industry trends to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies with organizational goals.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support distributed execution environments such as Selenium Grid and SauceLabs.
Serve as the technical authority for automated testing across the software development cycle.
Champion best practices in test automation frameworks, tools, and methodologies to support scalable, reliable, high-quality software delivery.
Ensure compliance with risk management programs, rules, regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identify and support process improvements; and apply disciplined change management practices.