Senior Software Development Engineer in Test; Sr. SDET

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Sr. SDET)

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Sr. SDET) who combines strong technical depth with leadership qualities to join Ninja One’s Analytics and Reporting Platform Team.

Your role will involve mentoring others, driving automation strategy, elevating engineering standards, and collaborating across teams to ensure world‑class product quality.
Key technical focus areas include modern programming languages, CI/CD systems, and AI‑driven testing technologies such as Test Rigor.

We offer flexible remote work for candidates located in the USA, specifically in CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NC, NY, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA. Hybrid options are available at our Austin, TX and Tampa, FL offices.

• Develop automation tests to ensure regression coverage across our products, design test scenarios for maximum traceability, and integrate new automation against existing applications.
• Provide architectural insight and evangelize a testing‑first approach across the software development lifecycle.
• Lead comprehensive software testing, develop and maintain test plans and strategies, and ensure cross‑platform compliance.
• Collaborate with QA Engineers, developers, product managers, and leaders to maintain quality standards throughout the SDLC.
• Perform additional duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience designing and executing automated test frameworks, strategies, and plans.
• Strong commitment to quality engineering, automation best practices, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional diagnostic, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced programming skills in Java, JavaScript, and Type Script, with a focus on maintainable, scalable automation.
• Experience with Selenium, Rest Assured, or similar frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Circle
  
  CI or Team City.
• Testing of APIs, distributed systems, data integrity, and system integrations.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP and large‑scale test execution.
• Proficiency with Git workflows, branching strategies, and code quality best practices.
• Experience with AI‑driven automation, particularly Test Rigor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment and mentor junior engineers.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and Dev Ops concepts is a plus.
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or k6 is a plus.

Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $200,000 per year depending on location, market, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, and unlimited PTO. Ninja One prioritizes work‑life balance and offers opportunities for career growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment.