Software Development Engineer (SDET), IT Software Test Engineers

Ascensus•Charlotte, PA

1d•$100 - $125•Remote

About The Position

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow. Section 1: Position Summary We are seeking an Automate-First SDET who treats test automation as the default—not an afterthought. This role is responsible for rapidly building and maintaining automated test coverage using Python and Playwright , with a strong emphasis on leveraging AI-powered IDEs (e.g., Cursor) to accelerate development. You will work within an Agile team to ensure quality is built into every stage of development, creating scalable, reliable automated tests that integrate directly into our CI/CD pipelines. We are looking for: Someone with a clear, repeatable process for going from requirements → automated tests immediately A mindset of speed + quality through automation Comfort working in a fast-moving, highly technical environment Strong ownership and accountability for quality

Requirements

Proven experience as an SDET or Test Automation Engineer
Strong hands-on experience with Python and Playwright
Demonstrated ability to build automation-first testing strategies , not manual-first approaches
Experience using AI IDEs (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code) to generate and accelerate test development
Experience testing APIs and distributed systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into them
Solid understanding of Agile development practices
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Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, k6
Preferred experience with database validation/testing (SQL)
Preferred familiarity with modern cloud-based architectures

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain end-to-end test automation using Python and Playwright
Establish and execute a repeatable, AI-assisted automation workflow (e.g., using Cursor) to generate tests quickly and consistently
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous validation
Collaborate with engineers and product teams to define testable acceptance criteria
Develop and maintain API and integration tests
Perform targeted exploratory testing where automation gaps exist
Identify, document, and track defects through resolution
Continuously improve test coverage, reliability, and execution speed
The I-Client philosophy and the Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day basis showing your support of our organizational culture