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SDETQE Engineer

Staffworxs

Job Location:

Princeton, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 8 September 2026 (9 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 6 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Staffworxs we dont just connect talent we power transformation. Headquartered in Frisco TX with teams in Bengaluru and Hyderabad we combine global reach with deep expertise. Our Digital & Data Analytics practice drives growth and innovation for some of the worlds top brands who continue to retain us as their trusted partner. If youre ready to make an impact youre in the right place.

Job Details:

Job Title: SDET/QE Engineer
Location: Princeton NJ (3 days a week onsite)
Duration: 12 months Contract

Job Description

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) / Quality Engineering Engineer
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on SDET / Quality Engineering Engineer with 8 years of overall QE and test automation experience to drive quality initiatives across web applications APIs and backend systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks using Playwright and Python with TypeScript experience considered a strong advantage.
This role requires strong technical proficiency in end-to-end test automation API validation database testing test case design and CI/CD integration. The candidate should be capable of independently driving automation strategies while collaborating closely with developers product managers and quality engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design develop and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI API and backend testing.
Create scalable and maintainable automated test suites using Playwright and Python.
Automate end-to-end testing across web applications and services.
Develop and execute API automation tests for RESTful services.
Perform backend and database validations using SQL queries and data integrity checks.
Design comprehensive test scenarios test cases and test data based on business requirements.
Participate in requirement analysis sprint planning and defect triaging activities.
Identify automation opportunities and improve test coverage across applications.
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing practices.
Analyze test execution results identify root causes and work with development teams to resolve issues.
Define and implement quality metrics reporting and automation best practices.
Mentor junior testers and contribute to overall QE process improvements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field.
8 years of overall Quality Engineering / Testing experience.
5 years of hands-on test automation experience.
Strong expertise in Playwright automation framework.
Advanced programming skills in Python.
Strong experience in UI / Front-End Automation Testing.
Hands-on experience in API automation and validation.
Experience in Database testing SQL query development and data verification.
Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC).
Experience designing and executing manual and automated test cases.
Hands-on experience with defect management and test management tools.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with TypeScript and Playwright TypeScript-based frameworks.
Experience with BDD frameworks and test automation design patterns.
Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps GitHub Actions Jenkins or GitLab CI.
Experience with cloud-based testing environments.
Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker.
Exposure to performance and security testing concepts.

Required Technical Skills
Test Automation

Playwright
Python
Test Automation Framework Development
UI/Front-End Automation
Cross-browser Testing

API Testing

REST API Testing
API Automation
Postman
Request/Response Validation
Authentication (OAuth JWT)

Database Testing

SQL
Data Validation
Backend Testing
Data Integrity Verification

Version Control & CI/CD

Git
Azure DevOps
Jenkins
GitHub Actions

Quality Engineering

Test Strategy
Test Planning
Test Case Design
Test Data Management
Defect Lifecycle Management
Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Desired Candidate Profile

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Self-driven and highly hands-on automation engineer.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Passionate about quality engineering and continuous improvement.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Experience: 8 Years
Primary Skills: Playwright Python API Automation Database Testing UI Automation Test Case Design
Preferred Skills: TypeScript CI/CD Azure DevOps Agile Testing Framework Development

Staffworxs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees regardless of race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability or veteran status.

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