Lead SDET

100% remote role based in EST. 12-month contract with potential for extension; W2 employment.

About the role

The IT Software Developer in Test solves testability problems and designs technology solutions that assist developers and testers. You will influence software and systems development by reviewing work and recommending ways to address testability challenges. The role involves executing activities across the software development life cycle and recommending improvements to testing and automation approaches. You will assist the Agency BFD project team in driving quality-centric practices into software development processes, guide project teams on test automation assets, and consult on creating new test automation.

Responsibilities

• Share ownership and maintenance of the team’s automation assets and framework
• Provide SME project support for Agency Test automation on Enterprise, Cross-Platform, and Agency-specific projects (all IT Gov. work types)
• Create new test automation assets for new features and risk areas
• Support quoting release cycle for Integration/Acceptance by assisting QAA's with review and troubleshooting of test automation failures
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance updates on existing scripts for pre-determined changes (PUF requests) or confirmed failures
• Consult with Developer DOD on application and/or environmental issues
• Inform OPS Team, QASM, DQ, project team TL/QAA, etc., on any issues identified
• Leverage AI tools (Copilot, Codex, Claude, etc.) in daily work

Requirements

• Experience testing APIs and Web services
• Strong knowledge of Development and QA processes, methodologies, and tools
• Highly proficient in white-box and black-box test planning and software testing, including functional, unit, system, integration, regression, and other forms of manual and automated testing
• Experience in technically complex and fast-paced environments
• Proven ability to work with business and developers in handling multiple priorities
• Understanding of automated test design techniques
• Experience using MSTest and Playwright
• Proficiency in .NET/C#
• Experience with MS tools such as VS, TFS, and SQL Server
• Knowledge of Web Services, including REST-based APIs and scripting languages
• Familiarity with MVC and Angular frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Git)

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Accessibility standards and testing tools (WCAG, Axe, Evinced, etc.)
• Ability to leverage AI tools in daily work (Copilot, Codex, Claude, etc.)
• Familiarity with industry standards, such as ACORD

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years of related work experience designing, programming, and supporting software programs and applications, OR
• Completion of a technical training program and a minimum of 6 years of related work experience designing, programming, and supporting software programs and applications, OR
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology or a related field of study (e.g., Engineering, Math, Science) and a minimum of 6 years of related work experience designing, programming, and supporting software programs and applications