Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Robert Half Technology

Full-time other-general
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Location
Austin, TX, United States
Posted
June 01, 2026

Job Description

Description
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Hybrid | Austin, TX | Contract


We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to build scalable, automation-first testing solutions for modern applications. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and quality, with a focus on developing robust test frameworks, improving code quality, and embedding testing throughout the SDLC.


Duties:

+ Design and develop scalable test automation frameworks for web, API, and/or microservices architectures

+ Write production-quality test code using languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#

+ Implement UI automation using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright

+ Build and maintain API and service-level tests using RestAssured, SuperTest, or Postman/Newman

+ Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or CircleCI

+...