Software Developer in Test - SDET

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Software Developer in Test - SDET

We are seeking a talented Software Developer in Test to join our growing Consumer Protection Analytics engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our security products across multiple platforms. You ll work at the intersection of software development and quality assurance, building sophisticated test automation frameworks and validating complex agent-based solutions, APIs, and backend services.

In this role you will achieve and maintain test coverage for assigned components via test automation with integration in CI/CD pipeline, exploratory testing and other test methodologies to release high quality products with agility and speed. Leverage AI tools to optimize the monitoring, efficiency and efficacy of test plans.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with global teams, with an expectation to leverage AI-powered tools to enhance both product quality and development efficiency.

This is a Hybrid position located in either San Jose or Newport Beach CA. You will be required to be on-site on an as-needed basis; when you are not working on-site, you will work from your home office. You must be within commutable distance either the San Jose or Newport Beach CA to Frisco, TX offices. We are not offering relocation assistance at this time.

• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies for APIs, web applications, backend services, agent-based solutions, and mobile applications across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms
• Perform functional, regression, performance, security, and integration testing to ensure product excellence
• Conduct low-level system testing including process monitoring, system calls, file system interactions, and network activity validation
• Work closely with security teams to perform agent-level vulnerability assessments and security testing
• Generate detailed test reports, defect tracking, and bug analysis to drive continuous improvement
• Architect, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Python (PyTest, Robot Framework), Java, or Selenium
• Automate API and agent testing workflows to improve testing efficiency and coverage
• Implement and maintain test automation within CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions
• Build tools and scripts to validate agent telemetry and event logging using Elasticsearch, MySQL, and file-based logs
• Perform API testing using Postman, Newman, or REST Assured, validating seamless agent-to-backend communication
• Conduct load and performance testing for agent-based solutions using JMeter, Locust, or similar tools
• Validate data integrity and communication protocols between agents and backend services
• Optimize test execution for high-performance, scalable, and responsive product delivery

• Experience:
  
  5+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance and test automation
• Programming
  
  Languages:
  
  Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages for test automation
• Testing Expertise:
  Experience with mobile application testing for iOS and Android platforms. Strong background in manual and automated testing methodologies for APIs, web applications, backend services, and agent-based software
• Platform Knowledge:
  Experience testing software on multiple operating systems including Windows, Android and iOS, and macOS
• Test Automation Frameworks:
  Expertise with PyTest, Robot Framework, Selenium, or similar frameworks
• API Testing Tools:
  Hands-on experience with Postman, Newman, REST Assured, or equivalent tools
• Test Framework Development:
  Ability to architect and build scalable test automation solutions
• CI/CD Integration:
  Experience implementing test automation in CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
• Version Control:
  Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Performance Testing:
  Familiarity with JMeter, Locust, or comparable performance testing tools
• Data Validation:
  Experience with Elasticsearch, MySQL, or other data validation and logging systems
• System-Level Testing:
  Knowledge of process monitoring, system calls, file system interactions, and network activity validation
• Defect Tracking:
  Experience with JIRA or similar project management and bug tracking tools
• Cloud Platforms:
  Experience with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, Cloud Watch) or other cloud providers
• Microservices:
  Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• AI/ML Testing:
  Experience with AI/ML feature testing and validation
• AI-Powered Tools:
  Familiarity with AI developer tools like Git Hub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar
• Performance Engineering:
  Deep knowledge of performance optimization and scalability testing
• Innovation Mindset:
  Enthusiasm for exploring and adopting new technologies and methodologies
• We prefer a Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

We are a Hybrid-friendly employer and value flexibility.

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