(Dev) SDET (QA Automation Developer)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior SDET / Software Engineer in Test with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and modern test automation practices to join a large-scale QA Transformation project.

The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering capabilities with hands-on experience designing and implementing automated testing solutions across end-to-end testing, integration testing, API testing, and microservices environments.

This is not a traditional manual QA role. We are looking for a software engineer focused on quality who can build automation frameworks, develop robust automated tests, troubleshoot complex integrations, and contribute to the transition toward modern Quality Engineering (QE) practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing frameworks using Java.
• Develop automated end-to-end, integration, and API tests.
• Build and enhance testing solutions for Spring Boot applications and microservices.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and reusable test components.
• Validate integrations across multiple systems, APIs, and services.
• Troubleshoot complex technical and integration issues.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, QA professionals, and technical teams to improve overall software quality.
• Contribute to the QA-to-QE transformation, introducing modern automation and engineering practices.
• Participate in the development of quality strategies and frameworks for large-scale applications.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, SDET, test automation, or a similar role.
• Strong Java development expertise — this is the most important technical requirement.
• Strong experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
• Extensive experience with end-to-end test automation.
• Strong experience with integration testing across multiple systems and services.
• Experience testing Spring Boot applications and microservices.
• Strong experience with API and RESTful service testing.
• Experience developing or testing microservices-based applications.
• Solid understanding of software engineering and modern Quality Engineering practices.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative technical environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Python development or test automation experience.
• AWS experience, including AWS Lambda.
• Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud-native application testing.
• Performance and reliability testing.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• TypeScript experience.
• Previous experience participating in a QA-to-QE transformation.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

EEO Notice

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Pay Transparency Notice

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• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.