Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Onsite in Charlotte, NC

Parallel Partners•Charlotte, NC

3d•$75,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Test Engineer (SDET) with a strong development background to build scalable, high quality test solutions and ensure end-to-end product quality. This role blends software engineering and quality engineering, requiring hands on coding, automation framework development, and deep involvement in the software development lifecycle. You will work within an Agile team, collaborating with developers, product managers, and QA engineers to design robust test strategies, implement automation, and drive quality engineering practices across the organization. This position is 100% Onsite in Charlotte, NC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in software development and test automation with strong hands on development skills.
Strong coding skills in one or more languages such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Pytest and React JS.
Hands on experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Appium and Selenium.
Experience with API automation tools such as Rest Assured, Playwright API Testing and Postman.
Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
Strong understanding of SQL and relational databases.
Proficiency with Git or similar tools.
Strong debugging, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
Familiarity with AI assisted development/testing tools (e.g., Cursor IDE, LLM based test generation, intelligent automation).

Responsibilities

Test Automation Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, and backend systems using modern programming languages.
Software Development: Write clean, efficient, and reusable code for test tools, automation scripts, and quality engineering solutions.
Quality Engineering: Embed quality throughout the SDLC by implementing shift left testing practices, CI/CD quality gates, and continuous testing strategies.
API & Integration Testing: Build and execute automated tests for RESTful APIs and microservices with strong knowledge on APIs.
Collaboration: Partner with cross functional teams (Engineering, Product, DevOps) to ensure quality is built into every release.
Debugging & Root Cause Analysis: Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and work closely with developers to resolve issues efficiently.
Performance & Reliability: Contribute to performance, scalability, and reliability testing efforts.
Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation for test frameworks, strategies, and processes.