Software Development Engineer in Test; TS​/SCI Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to support automated testing and validation for complex software systems in a secure environment. This role will focus on building robust test frameworks, validating APIs, and ensuring quality across distributed architectures.
This position will be hybrid in Washington, DC!

• Design and implement automated test suites for end-to-end validation using Playwright or Cypress
• Develop and maintain test scripts in Python and work with Type Script/Java Script for front-end testing
• Validate and troubleshoot APIs, distributed No
  
  SQL and relational databases, caching systems, and event-driven architectures
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, preferably using Git Hub Actions
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure test coverage and quality standards across containerized and serverless applications
• Support verification and validation for complex software systems in mission-critical environments
• Maintain version control and code quality using Git and Git Hub

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of professional experience in software testing, backend development, or Dev Ops (or equivalent self-driven technical experience)
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with Type Script/Java Script
• Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress
• Strong knowledge of containerized applications, serverless architecture, and CI/CD automation
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control systems
• Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret required; TS/SCI preferred)

• Experience with distributed systems and multi-tier architectures
• Knowledge of API testing tools and performance optimization strategies
• Exposure to mission-critical or regulated environments

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, and Federal Holidays

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