Software Engineer in Test

QA SDET

Location: Remote

Client: Health Insurance Customer

Employment Type: 12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension or hire

Work Authorization: Due to federal contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for this role

Job Summary:

Our customer is seeking a highly skilled QA SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) to support a mission-critical legacy-to-cloud migration initiative. This role involves building scalable and efficient automation frameworks, validating complex systems, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure delivery of high-quality software in a cloud-native Azure environment. You will be joining a forward-thinking team focused on digital transformation within the healthcare space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using C# (.NET Core) and tools like Playwright (preferred), Selenium, and Cypress.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Execute functional, integration, and regression tests throughout the development lifecycle.
• Design and implement API test suites using Postman and Newman (preferred).
• Conduct performance testing using JMeter (preferred) or Gatling to validate system scalability.
• Apply BDD methodologies using Cucumber, Gherkin, or Reqnroll to define and execute test scenarios.
• Contribute to testing in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, particularly within Azure cloud.
• Ensure code quality and coverage using tools like SonarQube and Lint.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and DevOps to ensure high standards of quality and efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in QA automation or SDET roles.
• Strong programming skills in C# with experience in .NET Core.
• Expertise in at least one modern automation tool: Playwright (preferred), Selenium, or Cypress.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (especially Azure DevOps preferred).
• Skilled in API testing using Postman, Newman, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling.
• Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (preferably Azure).
• Experience writing and executing BDD tests using Cucumber, Gherkin, or Reqnroll.
• Proficiency with code quality tools like SonarQube and Lint.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the healthcare insurance industry.
• Exposure to AI-based platforms or applications.
• Experience with legacy system modernization or large-scale cloud migration projects.
• ISTQB or similar QA certification.