Remote - Sr. SDET (AI-Augmented) - Contract to Hire
Posted 1 day ago by Octans Group LLC
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: Seeking a hands-on Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who utilizes AI tools to enhance testing workflows. The role involves building and scaling automated test frameworks for API and UI automation in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be eligible for contract-to-hire positions and cannot require sponsorship. This position is fully remote.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop API/integration tests using Karate (DSL, JUnit5, Maven, Cucumber)
- Build UI automation using Playwright + Python
- Create AI-driven CLI test tools for API validation and data handling
- Integrate automation suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
- Generate test scripts, data, and debug failures using AI tools
- Collaborate with dev teams to ensure quality and shift-left testing
Key Skills:
- 3+ years SDET/automation experience
- Strong in Karate framework and API testing
- Playwright with Python for UI automation
- Python scripting for test utilities/CLI tools
- Jenkins CI/CD pipeline experience
- Hands-on with GitHub Copilot / Claude Code
- Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
REMOTE - Candidates must not require sponsorship (now or in the future)
Job Title: Sr. SDET (AI-Augmented)
Contract to Hire (must be eligible)
Job Summary:
Seeking hands-on Sr. SDETs who leverage AI as a core part of their testing workflow. You will build and scale automated test frameworks using tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code, delivering high-quality API and UI automation in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop API/integration tests using Karate (DSL, JUnit5, Maven, Cucumber)
- Build UI automation using Playwright + Python
- Create AI-driven CLI test tools for API validation and data handling
- Integrate automation suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
- Generate test scripts, data, and debug failures using AI tools
- Collaborate with dev teams to ensure quality and shift-left testing
Required Skills:
- 3+ years SDET/automation experience
- Strong in Karate framework and API testing
- Playwright with Python for UI automation
- Python scripting for test utilities/CLI tools
- Jenkins CI/CD pipeline experience
- Hands-on with GitHub Copilot / Claude Code
- Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift
Nice to Have:
Oracle/SQL, Spring Boot testing, Dynatrace/Kibana, RabbitMQ, Helm/GitOps