Senior Software Engineer in Test

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to support a global technology company for a contract remote role local to Raleigh Triangle Park.

About the role

The Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) will lead the quality strategy, test automation, and validation efforts for a platform that provides real-time visibility into Common Criteria (CC) certification programs and projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the overall test strategy for a Common Criteria program management platform.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications, APIs, backend services, and data pipelines.
• Build automated regression, integration, functional, and end-to-end test suites.
• Validate integrations with external systems including Jira, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, Confluence, GitHub, and other project management tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Created a test automation framework from scratch.
• Able to be the sole SDET and lead.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) roles.
• Strong programming experience with Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, or C#.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
• Strong background in REST API testing, service validation, and backend testing methodologies.
• Experience testing enterprise web applications, distributed systems, and cloud-based solutions.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated quality assurance processes.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Postman, or comparable testing tools.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, AWS, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Common Criteria, cybersecurity compliance programs, regulated environments, or audit-driven organizations preferred.
• Experience validating complex dashboards, workflow management systems, and business intelligence platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of security testing, vulnerability validation, and application security principles preferred.

Pay

Salary range: $115k - $130k

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and additional company-sponsored benefits.