Principal Software Engineer in Test

Our client is seeking a Principal SDET / DevOps Engineer to join its developer experience team specifically focused on building test automation tools used by the quality engineer organization. This is a hybrid, full-time role. This position focuses on building and scaling automated test frameworks for cloud-based applications, with a strong emphasis on AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and modern web technologies.

This is a principal, hands-on role for someone who wants to set technical direction and raise the bar for quality across complex, data-intensive platforms. Our client is looking for a seasoned SDET who can architect automation at scale, influence DevOps practices, and partner closely with engineering teams building mission-critical cloud products. You’ll have real ownership over tooling, frameworks, and infrastructure decisions while working on systems that support high-impact, real-world risk modeling.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience as an SDET or in software quality engineering within enterprise environments

• Strong experience designing and building automated test frameworks for cloud-native applications

• Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure

• Proficiency in Python, C#, and .NET Core

• Experience testing microservices, REST APIs, and web applications

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience building SaaS automation frameworks in AWS environments

• Familiarity with modern web frameworks such as Angular or React

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker

• Exposure to test frameworks such as Cypress, Mocha, or Jasmine

• AWS or Azure cloud certifications

What You Will Be Doing

• Architect and maintain automated test frameworks for AWS-based applications

• Embed test automation into CI/CD pipelines to improve release quality and speed

• Partner with engineering and DevOps teams to improve testability and reliability

• Design scalable cloud infrastructure to support automated testing

• Evaluate and introduce tools that improve automation efficiency

The Offer

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience and location)

• Full-time, exempt position

• Hybrid work environment

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Retirement plan

• Comprehensive total rewards package

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.