Sr Software Development Engineer in Test

Coterie

2d•$125,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for a Senior SDET who’s passionate about quality engineering and deeply experienced in automated and manual software testing—particularly for APIs and UIs. In this role, you’ll support multiple product teams across the company, partnering with developers, product managers, and analysts to ensure we deliver high-quality, reliable software that delights our customers. You’ll lead the effort to define, implement, and scale testing strategies across our platforms. This includes building robust test automation frameworks, mentoring other engineers, and helping teams close testing gaps with strong test design and analytical skills.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on automation
Strong hands-on experience with: Playwright and/or Cypress for UI test automation Postman, Swagger, or similar tools for API testing
Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, or C# for writing tests and debugging
Deep understanding of functional, integration, regression, and E2E testing
Strong analytical and communication skills—able to break down requirements into testable components
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and help shift testing left in the SDLC
Experience working in an agile environment with modern CI/CD pipelines

Nice To Haves

Experience working at a startup or in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Familiarity with the insurance industry or other regulated sectors
Experience contributing to shared internal testing tools, libraries, or frameworks

Responsibilities

Design and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies for frontend and backend systems
Lead the development of automated tests using Playwright / Cypress for UI testing and Postman (or similar) for API testing
Perform manual testing for edge cases or when automation is not feasible
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and close gaps in test coverage
Support and advocate for quality across multiple agile teams, driving end-to-end, regression, and exploratory testing
Contribute to and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
Monitor test results, triage failures, and provide clear feedback to development teams
Assist with production defect analysis and root cause investigation

Benefits

100% remote
Health insurance through Aetna (we pay 100% of premiums)
Dental and vision insurance through Guardian (we pay 100% of premiums)
Basic life insurance (we pay 100% of premiums)
Access to flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) (for those using HSA eligible plans)
401K plan (up 4% match with immediate vest). Must be 21 years of age or older to participate
Flexible PTO policy offering up to 3 weeks of time off to support onboarding and integration during the first twelve months of employment. After the first year of employment and effective as of the anniversary date, eligibility transitions to up to 4 to 5 weeks of time off annually to recharge and sustain long-term success.
12 company-paid holidays each year
Continuing education annual stipend
Annual salary estimated between $125,000 - $150,000 based on national data. Candidates who meet all the minimum requirements and possess additional relevant experience, as outlined in the job description, may be considered for a salary above the midpoint of the above range. Salary is based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; degrees or certifications, etc.