Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Capgemini • Atlanta, GA

7d • $72,786 - $88,342 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who is passionate about building scalable and intelligent automation solutions to ensure high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on Playwright experience in their current project (non-negotiable) and demonstrate deep expertise in modern test automation practices, AI-assisted development tools, and integrated quality engineering. You will work within a cross-functional team of hardware, firmware, software, system, and test engineers to deliver cutting-edge solutions for a Financial Services platform supporting Advisor, Investor, and Business applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience as a QA Engineer or SDET
• Strong experience with test processes, methodologies, and automation frameworks
• Mandatory: Hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, or similar tools
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, Java, JavaScript, or .NET
• Experience in UI, API, and End-to-End automation testing
• Proficient in SQL with the ability to understand and write complex queries for data validation and analysis
• Experience with JIRA and Zephyr for defect tracking and test management
• Experience using Confluence for documentation and collaboration
• Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber)
• Ability to act as an SME and promote automation best practices
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and quality initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience in release cycles and project delivery

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• AI & Modern Tooling: MCP (Model Context Protocol), Cursor AI, AI-assisted development tools
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Experience with tools like Appium, TestNG, Saucelabs
• Prior experience in Agile Scrum teams
• Financial Services domain experience
• Expertise in SOAP/REST web services testing
• Experience with Git/SVN version control systems
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Responsibilities

• Automate test cases using a Playwright-based test automation framework
• Utilize Cursor AI / AI-enabled IDEs to accelerate test script development, refactoring, and code optimization
• Actively use Playwright in the current/most recent project with hands-on contribution
• Leverage MCP server capabilities to integrate AI-assisted workflows into the Playwright framework, enabling dynamic test generation
• Integrate AI-assisted code generation and validation workflows to enhance test coverage and reduce manual scripting effort
• Perform UI and API testing using modern automation tools and frameworks
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, TypeScript, and/or .NET
• Implement BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) practices using tools like Cucumber
• Work with Atlassian JIRA for Agile Scrum processes and defect tracking
• Use Zephyr for test case management, execution tracking, and reporting
• Utilize Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing
• Create and maintain test data scenarios to support test plans and execution
• Track defects through resolution and provide clear test status reporting to stakeholders
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and deliver high-quality software

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior