Software Development Engineer in Test

ZP Group•Arvada, CO

25d•$120,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to support automated testing and validation for complex software systems in a secure environment. This role will focus on building robust test frameworks, validating APIs, and ensuring quality across distributed architectures. This position will be hybrid in Arvada, CO!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
3+ years of professional experience in software testing, backend development, or DevOps (or equivalent self-driven technical experience)
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with TypeScript/JavaScript
Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress
Strong knowledge of containerized applications, serverless architecture, and CI/CD automation
Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control systems
Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret required; TS/SCI preferred)

Nice To Haves

Experience with distributed systems and multi-tier architectures
Knowledge of API testing tools and performance optimization strategies
Exposure to mission-critical or regulated environments

Responsibilities

Design and implement automated test suites for end-to-end validation using Playwright or Cypress
Develop and maintain test scripts in Python and work with TypeScript/JavaScript for front-end testing
Validate and troubleshoot APIs, distributed NoSQL and relational databases, caching systems, and event-driven architectures
Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, preferably using GitHub Actions
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure test coverage and quality standards across containerized and serverless applications
Support verification and validation for complex software systems in mission-critical environments
Maintain version control and code quality using Git and GitHub